Spend a few Saturday mornings working with clay at our wonderful Goldfinch Arts Centre by the sea for a great start to the new year! Join us for a fun & beginner-friendly 3-part workshop series where you’ll create your very own slab-built ceramic house in any style you choose! No prior experience is necessary. Pre-made clay slabs will be provided, allowing you to focus on cutting, shaping, assembling, and decorating your piece. You’ll learn essential techniques such as scoring, joining, and adding texture while personalizing your house with windows, doors, and unique details. All firings will be completed by the instructor between sessions. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautifully finished ceramic house to take home and enjoy. The fee of $​120 per person includes your admission to ALL THREE CLASSES in this workshop series​ over consecutive weeks​ on the following dates: Session 1: Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9am-11:30am Assembling & Decorating the House Project overview and introduction to materials Working with pre-made clay slabs Cutting out house components (walls, roof, windows, doors) Scoring and joining techniques Shaping and assembling the structure Adding texture and decorative details Preparing pieces for drying and the first firing (completed by the instructor) Session 2: Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9am-11:30am Glazing the Bisque-Fired House Review of bisque-fired pieces Introduction to glazes and expected results Demonstration of glaze application and layering Students glaze their ceramic houses Instructor fires all glazed pieces after class Session 3: Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9am-11:30am Sanding, Tools Overview & Studio Safety Light sanding of the base for a clean finish Overview of essential ceramic tools and their uses Introduction to basic glaze types and how they behave Discussion on studio safety and proper material handling Tips for continuing your clay journey at home or in community studios Final reflection and viewing of completed work