Play with Clay / Private Group Workshop Series
This series of workshops is available only to private groups. This 2-hour workshop is ideal for transforming an afternoon or evening into a memorable creative experience.
A minimum of six participants is required. We will tailor the session to your group's goals and size. No prior clay experience is required.
Invite colleagues or friends to an engaging, hands-on workshop led by professional sculptor Joël A. Prévost, who will demonstrate techniques, guide tool use, and tailor the project to your group’s interests.
Designed as a short 2-hour workshop, it helps you develop practical skills in each session, ranging from playful hand-building to focused sculptural techniques. All supplies are included: clay, underglaze, tools, and kiln firing, so you can focus on creating and socializing. Hand-building is a pottery technique in which you shape clay by hand using slabs, coils, and simple tools rather than on a pottery wheel.
Ideal for team‑building, stagettes, corporate events, or creative gatherings—suitable for artists from beginner to intermediate levels. Interested in a custom team‑building session or a longer skills series? Based on your group size and objectives, we’ll design a program that fits your needs.
Please note that artwork must dry before firing; finished pieces will be kiln‑fired approximately three weeks after the workshop.
Pricing:
The minimum group size is 6 participants at $567.00 GST included.
Additional participants: $94.50 per person.
The maximum group size is 12 people. All materials and kiln firing are included.
Booking:
Your group will need 1 person to collect all the money and communicate with all members.
Please tell us your group size, preferred dates, and workshop choice. We’ll tailor the program specifically to your needs.
workshop selection:
Decorative Mushroom in Clay
In this playful workshop, each participant will build 3–4 hand‑built decorative mushrooms (4–6" tall), adding textured details that give each piece its own character. As a finishing touch, you will paint your mushrooms with underglaze. Ideal for beginners and intermediates. Tools, materials, and guidance are provided in a supportive, social atmosphere.
Fantasy Corals in porcelain
In this interactive workshop, craft delicate porcelain sea creatures, tube worms, and corals using the slab technique. Roll out and cut thin slabs, then assemble organic shapes by layering and pinching. Porcelain's slow, responsive nature supports precise, detailed work—ideal for exploring fine detail. Throughout the session, you'll learn to work with porcelain's unique properties and finishing techniques that highlight texture and contrast, making your finished pieces resemble delicate undersea sculptures.
