Explore Our Pottery Classes
Curious about pottery but not ready to commit to a full course? Our Date Night Wheel Throwing class in Victoria, BC is a relaxed one-time pottery experience for couples, friends, family, or anyone who simply wants to try the pottery wheel for the first time.
During this guided class, your instructor will introduce you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing, from centering the clay to opening and shaping your first vessel. No previous pottery experience is needed — we’ll demonstrate each step and help you along the way when the clay inevitably decides to have a mind of its own.
Each person will choose one piece to keep at the end of the class. Leave it with us and our studio team will take care of the remaining process, including trimming, glazing with our studio clear glaze, and kiln firing. Your finished pottery will generally be ready for pickup in approximately 1–2 months, and we’ll let you know when it’s ready to come home.
All clay, pottery tools, instruction, glazing, and firing for one finished piece per person are included.
Despite the name, you definitely don’t need a date to join us. Come solo, bring your partner, best friend, parent, or someone you think would look cute covered in clay. Each spot is sold individually, so please make sure everyone attending has their own booking.
If you fall in love with the wheel and want to learn more after your first class, our 6-week beginner wheel throwing course is the next step for building your skills and learning more of the pottery process.
No experience required. Classes are for ages 16 and above.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Cancellation requests must be made by email at least two weeks before your class. Cancellations made within 14 days are not eligible for a refund or transfer.
If you need to reschedule, please email us at least one week before your class. Rescheduling is subject to a $35 administration fee per person and availability. We recommend double-checking your schedule before booking.
If TOUCI needs to cancel or reschedule the class, we’ll contact you directly to arrange an alternative.
Finished pottery will be kept at TOUCI Ceramic Studio for up to four months after your class. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange pickup within this period.
You’ll receive an instant confirmation after booking, followed by a welcome email with class details approximately one week before your workshop.
Have questions before booking? Visit our Pottery Class FAQ for information about classes, experience levels, finished pieces, rescheduling, studio access, parking, and more. Still not sure which class is right for you? Email us at hello@touciceramicstudio.com — we’re happy to help you find the best fit.
There’s something magical about turning a shapeless lump of clay into something you can actually use every day. Our 6-week beginner wheel throwing course in Victoria, BC is designed for complete beginners who want to properly learn pottery, not just try the wheel once.
Starting from the very beginning, we’ll guide you through the full pottery process, including wedging, centering, throwing, trimming, making cups, bowls and plates, and glazing your own work. You’ll learn why things work, what to do when they don’t, and have plenty of time to practise along the way. We’ll make some good pots, probably make some questionable ones, learn from both, and keep going.
This course focuses on quality over quantity. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll select three pieces you’re genuinely proud of to glaze and fire — functional tableware made completely by you and impossible to buy anywhere else.
Our beginner wheel classes are intentionally capped at just 6 students, giving your instructor time to demonstrate techniques clearly while still providing individual attention when you need help. No previous pottery experience is required — this course is specifically designed to give you a strong foundation from the beginning.
All clay, pottery tools, materials, glazing, and firing for your three finished pieces are included. Your pottery will be ready for pickup approximately 1–2 months after the course, once everything has been completely dried, glazed, and fired.
Finished the course and caught the pottery bug? From here, you can continue into our Level 2 wheel throwing course, book extra drop-in practice time, or eventually move into a TOUCI studio membership as you become more independent.
No experience required. Classes are for ages 16 and above.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Cancellation requests must be made by email at least two weeks before the first class. Cancellations made within 14 days of the course start date are not eligible for a refund or transfer.
If you need to reschedule an individual class, please email us at least 48 hours before your scheduled class. Rescheduling is subject to a $30 administration fee per person and availability. If a private make-up lesson is required, an additional $85 fee per person applies. We recommend checking all eight course dates carefully before booking.
If TOUCI needs to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment, we’ll contact you approximately one week before the first class with the available options.
Finished student pottery will be kept at TOUCI Ceramic Studio for up to six months after the course ends. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange pickup within this period.
You’ll receive an instant confirmation after booking, followed by a welcome email with class details approximately one week before your first class.
Have questions before booking? Visit our Pottery Class FAQ for information about classes, experience levels, finished pieces, rescheduling, studio access, parking, and more. Still not sure which class is right for you? Email us at hello@touciceramicstudio.com — we’re happy to help you find the best fit.
Ready to move beyond the basics? Our 8-week Level 2 wheel throwing course at TOUCI Ceramic Studio in Victoria, BC is designed for potters who already have a foundation on the wheel and want to build more confidence, consistency, and control.
You don’t need to have taken Level 1 at TOUCI to join us. If you can comfortably centre approximately 700g of clay and have previous wheel-throwing experience, you’re ready to start exploring what comes next.
Throughout the course, we’ll build on your existing pottery skills, troubleshoot habits that may be holding you back, and work toward throwing larger, faster, and with greater precision. You’ll explore more advanced wheel-throwing techniques and forms while developing a better understanding of proportion, consistency, and your own making process. There’s also more room in Level 2 to bring your own ideas and projects to the wheel.
This class is intentionally capped at 8 students, creating a more independent studio environment while still giving you access to plenty of instructor guidance. You’ll be learning alongside other potters at a similar stage, with time to practise, experiment, make mistakes, and develop your own approach.
The course includes all clay, studio tools, materials, glazing, and firing for 5 finished pieces. We continue to focus on quality over quantity — choose the work you’re genuinely proud of and take those pieces through the full ceramic process. Additional pieces can be fired for $30 each, which covers glazing, materials, handling, and kiln space.
Your finished pottery will generally be ready for pickup approximately 1–2 months after the course.
After Level 2, you may be ready to continue developing your practice through advanced pottery classes, TOUCI drop-in studio time, membership, or one-on-one Throwing Doctor sessions for more specific technical challenges.
Previous wheel-throwing experience required. Classes are for ages 16 and above.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Cancellation requests must be made by email at least 14 days before the first class. Cancellations made more than 14 days before the course start date are eligible for a refund, subject to an $85 administration fee per person. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the course start date.
If you need to reschedule an individual class, please email us at least 48 hours before your scheduled class. Rescheduling is subject to a $35 administration fee per person and availability. We recommend checking all eight course dates carefully before booking.
If TOUCI needs to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment, we’ll contact you approximately one week before the first class with the available options.
Finished student pottery will be kept at TOUCI Ceramic Studio for up to six months after the course ends. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange pickup within this period.
You’ll receive an instant confirmation after booking, followed by a welcome email with class details approximately one week before your first class.
Have questions before booking? Visit our Pottery Class FAQ for information about classes, experience levels, finished pieces, rescheduling, studio access, parking, and more. Still not sure which class is right for you? Email us at hello@touciceramicstudio.com — we’re happy to help you find the best fit.
Bring your people to TOUCI — or let us bring the clay to you.
TOUCI offers private pottery classes and group events in Victoria, BC for corporate team building, birthday parties, celebrations, friend groups, family gatherings, and other occasions worth getting together for.
Depending on your group size and what you'd like to experience, choose between wheel throwing or hand building, or let us develop a custom pottery project for your event. No previous pottery experience is required — our instructors will guide everyone through the process.
Corporate Team Building & Private Groups
We've had the pleasure of creating pottery experiences for teams including Metalhead Software, Trillium Communities, Picot Collective, Red Bull, and many other local businesses and organizations.
Events can take place at TOUCI Ceramic Studio or on-site at your workplace, venue, or event location. For off-site events, we'll bring the clay, tools, materials, and instruction to you. Catering can also be arranged for smaller events hosted at the studio.
Birthday, team retreat, celebration, or simply an excuse to get everyone together — tell us what you're planning and we'll help create an experience that fits your group.
To enquire, send us your preferred date, group size, occasion and location, and let us know if you're interested in wheel throwing, hand building, or would like us to recommend the best option.
Email us at hello@touciceramicstudio.com to start planning your private pottery event.
Clay is better with company. The FriYAY Hand Building Club at TOUCI Ceramic Studio in Victoria, BC is our monthly social clay night — a relaxed Friday evening to make something with your hands, meet other creative people, and spend a few hours away from your usual routine. Let’s and yep.
Held on the third Friday of every month, FriYAY is somewhere between a pottery workshop and a social club. There’s no set project and no step-by-step lesson. Bring an idea you’ve been wanting to make, get inspired by what everyone else is working on, or come with no idea at all and figure it out once you’re here.
An instructor will be around throughout the evening to offer guidance, troubleshoot your project, and introduce hand-building pottery techniques such as slab building, coiling, pinch pots, joining, and surface decoration when you need them. But this isn’t a formal pottery class — the idea is to have space to explore, experiment, chat, and make at your own pace.
Each 3-hour FriYAY session includes 1 kg of clay, studio tools, workspace, and instructor guidance. We keep the group to a maximum of 15 people, small enough to get to know each other while still having plenty of room to make.
Come by yourself or bring a friend. You don’t need to know anyone, and you don’t need previous pottery experience. Pick a month that works for you, come occasionally when you need a creative night out, or make FriYAY your monthly clay ritual.
Need more time to finish your project? You can continue working during eligible TOUCI drop-in studio hours. Unfinished projects can be stored for up to three weeks before they are cleared, unless you’ve made arrangements with our team in advance.
Glazing and firing are not included in the club fee. Since everyone makes different sizes and amounts of work, firing is charged separately according to our current studio firing rates.
FriYAY is for ages 16 and above.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Bookings cancelled at least 14 days before the session are eligible for a refund, subject to a $35 administration fee per person. Bookings are non-refundable within 14 days of the session.
If you’d like to move your booking to another FriYAY date, please email us at least one week in advance. Transfers are subject to availability and a $35 administration fee per person.
You’ll receive an instant confirmation after booking, followed by a welcome email with workshop details approximately one week before your session.
Have questions before booking? Visit our Pottery Class FAQ for information about classes, experience levels, finished pieces, rescheduling, studio access, parking, and more. Still not sure which class is right for you? Email us at hello@touciceramicstudio.com — we’re happy to help you find the best fit.
Interested in joining The Throwing Club at TOUCI Ceramic Studio? Start with a free studio tour and membership orientation.
This short orientation is the first step toward becoming a pottery studio member in Victoria, BC. We’ll show you around the studio, explain how membership and studio access work, introduce you to our shared tools and facilities, and go over the studio practices that help keep the space clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
TOUCI membership is designed for potters who already have the fundamental skills to work independently. Membership does not include regular pottery instruction, so if you’re still building confidence on the wheel or need help with specific techniques, we may recommend a class, additional drop-in practice, or a Throwing Doctor session before joining.
The orientation is also a chance for you to ask questions, see the studio in person, and decide whether The Throwing Club is the right fit for your pottery practice. Before your orientation, please complete our membership form and tell us a little about yourself, your pottery experience, what you like to make, and what you’re looking for in a studio membership. We’d love to know your story and make sure TOUCI is a good fit for you, too.
Complete the TOUCI Membership Form
There’s no obligation to sign up for a membership after your tour. Choose one of the available orientation times when booking. If none of the listed times work for you, email us at hello@touciceramicstudio.com and we’ll see if another time can be arranged.
Orientation is free, but advance booking is required.
Have questions before booking? Visit our Pottery Class FAQ for information about classes, experience levels, finished pieces, rescheduling, studio access, parking, and more. Still not sure which class is right for you? Email us at hello@touciceramicstudio.com — we’re happy to help you find the best fit.
Pottery Classes in Victoria, BC
Learn wheel throwing and hand-building at TOUCI Ceramic Studio — Victoria's welcoming, skill focused pottery school.
Whether you've never touched clay before or you're ready to level up your skills, our small classes, experienced instructors, and cozy studio make pottery approachable for everyone.
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📍 TOUCI Ceramic Studio 2508 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
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