We are a full-service pottery studio located in the heart of Ford City, Windsor, Ontario. At Ford City Potters we offer engaging classes, workshops, memberships, and private pottery parties. Our classes cater to both beginners and experienced potters, providing a space to learn or refine pottery skills. Whether you’re interested in mastering the pottery wheel or exploring handbuilding techniques, our skilled instructors are here to guide you. Join us to explore the art of pottery and become part of our creative community.
13+
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Multi-Week Wheel and Handbuilding Classes
We have something for everyone!
Brand new to the wheel? Take a 4-week beginner wheel class, perfect your skills with an 8-week class, or sign up for a relaxing Sunday morning handbuilding class. ​
Now offering 4-week handbuilding classes Wednesday NIGHTS.
And new for the summer, 4-week wheel nights.​​​​
Drop-In Pottery Classes
In town for the day, or looking for something fun to do in Windsor? Or just want to try your hand at the pottery wheel? ​Drop-in pottery classes are ​$60 for 90 mins. ​​The first few minutes are for instruction and then you have a whole hour on the wheel to make as many pieces as you can. ​Keep your best piece (or two if you're lucky!) for us to trim and glaze.
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​​​​Two Sessions Every Week
Wednesday
6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Saturday Afternoon
1:00-2:30 pm
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​​​​Pottery classes begin promptly.​ Book on line, or pay on site. A bit of clean up after.
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*ANNOUNCING*
A 6-week Dinnerware Masterclass with local artisan
Dayna Wagner
Dayna Wagner of Wagner Dinnerware specializes in bespoke dinnerware and mugs and now she's ready to pass along the craft she's spent years refining. This class is about taking your already solid wheel skills even further, guiding you through the full process of designing your own dinnerware set, with Dayna's hands-on tips for refining your throwing and trimming along the way. The class is followed by a showcase of students' finished sets.
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Email us if you have any questions about eligibility for the course fordcitypotters@gmail.com.
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Book soon. This one will fill up.
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Starts Oct. 22nd at 6:30 pm
Book Your Private Pottery Workshop
A memorable night out with friends, a fun team-building exercise with colleagues or plan something special for your high school students? $60 per person for 90 mins, plus a little clean up.
Minimum 6 people to book. Fridays and Saturdays available. You keep two pieces for us to glaze. Deposit required.​​
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​​​Email fordcitypotters@gmail.com with more details. Let's plan a special event.
