PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TWO DAY PREMIUM WORKSHOP**     

Learn to create with clay one project at a time!

Fall leaves and textures Centrepiece/bowl workshop

#1) Pottery Bowl hand building: Thursday September 30th 6:30-9pm

#2) Glazing workshop: Tuesday October 3rd 6:30-7:30pm Choose your own colour combo’s to match your decor.

Ages 14+

This is not your typical pottery workshop!! We will be working with textures, your favourite leaves and premium stoneware clay and glazes to make the perfect fall centrepiece/platter to enjoy this fall season.  This is a fun and rewarding experience!

These workshops are designed to teach you the process of hand building pottery without the longterm commitments.
You choose the projects you want to learn and you make it while you are learn!!
Once you have mastered the skills, you can come in and use studio time to create many  platters and get your Christmas shopping list crossed off!!!
Pottery makes a great gift!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:  Our instructor is a  high school teacher. She will walk you through step by step and teach you how to construct the perfect platter for your holiday entertaining. You will learn how to use the tools and all the steps to build your centre piece. You will work with a combination of textures and learn to put them together to create a gorgeous centre piece that will leave your guest in awe.  In the second workshop you will learn different techniques and how to apply premium glazes to enhance the textures in your final work of art and bring the overall design together.  Here, in our studio we use high quality premium glazes to ensure that your product is the highest of quality and will last a lifetime so you can pass your handmade pottery down as an heirloom if you wish! Your work will be fired twice, once after you construct the platter and once after you glaze it. Every project will be successful with this method!

Once you learn these techniques you are welcome to come use the open clay studio to make more for all your friends and family.   They make great gifts!

WHAT YOU NEED: Bring your own favourite leaves to impress into the clay.  Choose a variety of sizes of 3-5 leaves.Or use our textures to enhance your design. Everything is supplied.

WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP DIFFERENT THEN THE REST:  This is two day workshop working with premium stoneware clay, specially crafted premium glazes and glaze techniques that will enhance the textures in your platter.  Once this glaze is fired on, your platter will be food safe, dishwasher, microwave and even oven safe if you wish!!  The premium clay and glaze used will stand the test of time.  ALL Premium glazes require that you fire your pottery before applying a glaze and a second firing is required. 

 This workshop is a fun and rewarding experience for even the most beginner potter and you will learn the foundations, techniques and tools used to work with clay while making the perfect centre piece for entertaining.  After this workshop you will have all the skills to make many more platters.  We offer open studio time that you can come in and create.  We also have all the supplies and kits to assist you in setting up a little workshop at home to make your pottery and bring it to us for firing!

This is a great class for those who want to learn pottery but do not have the time to take long term classes. Students will learn how to use the tool, techniques and how to work with clay one project at a time and start to create from home!!

In this workshop you will create your platter on Thursday and you will come back to glaze it when it has been fired!! We will be using  premium stoneware clay, (made for oven/microwave safe projects), and this workshop includes all your firing and glazing.  Glazes will be premium quality glazes (made for food safe dishes) and have a great selection of glaze combinations.

Workshop Overview:

• students will learn some essential techniques for working with clay.
• Students will learn the process of clay making a luminary from start to finish including finishing techniques and glazing
• Students will be provided all the tools, clay, glazes and firing 
• Students are required to wear a mask
• Students will be using premium stoneware clay and glazes
• All products will be dishwasher, microwave and food safe

Notes on Covid safety:  in order to keep everyone safe during these time, mask are required by everyone, no exceptions.  We will only have 6 students in our studio at a time so everyone has their own table and socially distance place to work in.  We have a great safety procedures in place,  which also include sanitizing your hands as you enter, we wash all surfaces down before and after all classes and we are keeping sharing tools to a minimum or will have wash/sanitize procedures in place.  We ask that if you have any symptoms you stay home.  We have a person of high risk on our team and we trust that everyone will take every precaution to keep us safe as we will do the same for you.

Please pre-registration with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited. If you have any problems registering online, please call the AGL at 519-652-5556. We will be happy to assist you. All classes are subject to minimum registration.

Please preregister with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited.

All classes are subject to minimum registration.

If The AGL studio cancels a class you will receive 100% refund.

If you cannot make your class for any unforeseen circumstances your money is never lost. If you give us notice before the class we will give you a credit to use towards another class or workshop at a future date with that instructor.

If a student misses a class and does not contact the gallery 24hours before the start time of the class, there will be no refunds. No exceptions.

If there is an act of god that is beyond our control and we need to suspend or reschedule a class we will do our best to accommodate dates to run the class at a future date. If we were unable to find a suitable time you will still be given a credit to apply towards a future class with that instructor.

Please call AGL if you have any problems with registration and we will be happy to assist you over the phone

519-652-5556

Make your very own amazing platter just in time to wow your guest for all the upcoming holiday celebrations.
Learn all the essentials to working with Glass Fusing. This studio workshop is designed to teach you how to work with glass and enable you to come into the studio during open studio time to create your own set of dishes any time!

This project is guaranteed to turn out fantastic and successful with guidance from our experienced instructor and high school art teacher.  All you have to do is have fun.    Make a platter for your holiday entertaining or treat a friend to this amazing class!! 

Bring your creativity and prepare to have fun.  NO experience is required.

There will be a demonstration to show you the basic techniques to cut and design fuse glass and create your own unique plate!!!  Included is firing the glass in the kiln and all materials needed.   Creative juices will flow and you’ll love the results. Don’t miss this one!

Class Description: Make a  12″ round platter bowl or plate completely out of fused glass! Students will lay out a design in glass (we will fuse it for you), then return in a 3-4 weeks or so.   Safety: Safety glasses should be worn during class. Glasses and all materials will be provided.

Saturday October 2nd 12:00-4:00pm  
Cost: $135 plus hst; all materials and two firings are included:

Please wear closed toed shoes.

Please pre-registration with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited. If you have any problems registering online, please call the AGL at 519-652-5556. We will be happy to assist you. All classes are subject to minimum registration.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TWO DAY PREMIUM WORKSHOP**       

Fall leaves and textures Mug workshop –  Learn to be a successful potter one project at a time!

This is a great class for beginners and those with some experience looking to enhance their pottery skills with some new techniques.

#1) Pottery mug hand building: Sunday October 3rd 12;30-4pm

#2) Glazing workshop: Tuesday October 5th 6:30-7:30pm

Great workshop for beginners and those with some experience wanted to learn how to combine textures and depth, pulling handles and new glazing techniques!

Ages 14+

This is not your typical mug making workshop!! We will be working with textures, depth, your favourite botanical or leaves and premium stoneware clay and glazes to make the perfect mug to enjoy your favourite warm beverage during the fall season.  Your mug will be fired in the kiln two times for a high quality lasting mug.   This is a fun and rewarding experience!  Every project is guaranteed to be successful! 

These workshops are designed to teach you the process of hand building pottery without the longterm commitments.
You choose the projects you want to learn and you make it while you are learn!!
Once you have mastered the skills, you can come in and use studio time to create many lovely mugs and get your Christmas shopping list crossed off!!!
Pottery makes a great gift!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:  Our pottery instructor is a high school teacher and artist. She will walk you through step by step and teach you how to construct the perfect mug and handle. With her experience,  method, tips and tricks, all projects are successful. You will learn how to use the tools and all the steps to build and shape a custom mug. You will work with a combination of textures and learn to put them together to create a gorgeous and functional mug. In the second workshop you will learn different techniques and how to apply a premium glazes to enhance the textures in your final work of art and bring the overall design together. Most workshops only offer a one day mug building class with clay based glazes for the finish.  Here, in our studio we will be applying two different premium glazes, to ensure that your product is the highest of quality and will last a lifetime so you can pass your handmade pottery down as an heirloom if you wish! Your mug will be fired twice, once after you construct the mug and apply the first layer of glaze and once after you glaze it with our premium lasting glazes finishes. This will ensure you have a mug that stand the test of time and you texture will be enhanced. Every mug will be success with this method!

Once you learn these techniques you are welcome to come use the open clay studio to make more for all your friends and family.   They make great gifts!

WHAT YOU NEED: Bring your own favourite leaves to impress into the clay.  Choose a variety of sizes of 3-5 leaves. (if you do not some will be provided for you). 

WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP DIFFERENT THEN THE REST:  This is two day workshop working with premium stoneware clay, specially crafted premium glazes and glaze techniques that will enhance the textures on your mug.  Once this glaze is fired on, your mug will be food safe, dishwasher, microwave and even oven safe if you wish!!  The premium clay and glaze used will stand the test of time.  ALL Premium glazes require that you fire your pottery before applying a glaze and a second firing is required.  Most pottery workshops offer one day mug building workshops and use a clay  based glaze that can be applied while the clay is still wet and this allows to have the project complete in once sitting which doesn’t provide the same last quality or effects on your mug as this workshop.

 This workshop is a fun and rewarding experience for even the most beginner potter and you will learn the foundations, techniques and tools used to work with clay while making the perfect fall mug.  After this workshop you will have all the skills to make many more mugs.  We offer open studio time that you can come in and create.  We also have all the supplies and kits to assist you in setting up a little workshop at home to make your pottery and bring it to us for firing!

This is a great class for those who want to learn pottery but do not have the time to take long term classes. Students will learn how to use the tool, techniques and how to work with clay one project at a time and start to create from home!!

In this workshop you will create your mug on Saturday and you will come back to glaze it when it has been fired!! We will be using  premium stoneware clay, (made for oven/microwave safe projects), and this workshop includes all your firing and glazing.  Glazes will be premium quality glazes (made for food safe dishes) and have a great selection of glaze combinations.

Workshop Overview:

• students will learn some essential techniques for working with clay.
• Students will learn the process of clay making a luminary from start to finish including finishing techniques and glazing
• Students will be provided all the tools, clay, glazes and firing 
• Students are required to wear a mask
• Students will be using premium stoneware clay and glazes
• All products will be dishwasher, microwave, oven and food safe

Notes on Covid safety:  in order to keep everyone safe during these time, mask are required by everyone, no exceptions.  We will only have 6 students in our studio at a time so everyone has their own table and socially distance place to work in.  We have a great safety procedures in place,  which also include sanitizing your hands as you enter, we wash all surfaces down before and after all classes and we are keeping sharing tools to a minimum or will have wash/sanitize procedures in place.  We ask that if you have any symptoms you stay home.  We have a person of high risk on our team and we trust that everyone will take every precaution to keep us safe as we will do the same for you.

Please pre-registration with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited. If you have any problems registering online, please call the AGL at 519-652-5556. We will be happy to assist you. All classes are subject to minimum registration.

Please preregister with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited.

All classes are subject to minimum registration.

If The AGL studio cancels a class you will receive 100% refund.

If you cannot make your class for any unforeseen circumstances your money is never lost. If you give us notice before the class we will give you a credit to use towards another class or workshop at a future date with that instructor.

If a student misses a class and does not contact the gallery 24hours before the start time of the class, there will be no refunds. No exceptions.

If there is an act of god that is beyond our control and we need to suspend or reschedule a class we will do our best to accommodate dates to run the class at a future date. If we were unable to find a suitable time you will still be given a credit to apply towards a future class with that instructor.

Please call AGL if you have any problems with registration and we will be happy to assist you over the phone

519-652-5556

    Please note that this is a premium quality 2 Day workshop!

Fall Festive Charcuterie board-a premium pottery workshop –  

Learn to create with clay one project at a time! Learn all the skills you need to create a beautiful charcuterie board and side plates.  Then come in during Open studio time to make a set for your future gift giving!

#1) hand building: Thursday October 7th 6:30-9pm

#2) Glazing workshops:  Tuesday October 19th 8pm ( choose your custom glaze colours to match your decor)

If you cannot make this date please arrange an alternate time before this date with the instructor to ensure your work is ready for thanksgiving.

Ages 14+

This is not your typical workshop!! We will be working with textures, forms and special glazes to make the most charming charcuterie board  and four side plate to complement your charcuterie snacks this fall season. 

These workshops are designed to teach you the process of hand building pottery without the longterm commitments.
You choose the projects you want to learn and you make it while you are learn!!
Once you have mastered the skills, you can come in and use studio time to create many lovely mugs and get your Christmas shopping list crossed off!!!
Pottery makes a great gift!

 This is a fun and rewarding experience that will leave your guests speechless at your creations!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:  Our instructor is a  high school teacher. She will walk you through step by step and teach you how to construct the perfect plates.  You will work with textures and shapes and learn a new method to create a gorgeous and functional side plates.  In the second workshop you will learn how to apply premium glazes to enhance the textures in your final work of art and bring the overall design together. Your work will be fired twice, once after you construct the plates and once after you glaze it. Every project will be success with this method!

Once you learn these techniques you are welcome to come use the open clay studio to make more for all your friends and family.   They make great gifts!

WHAT YOU NEED:  Everything will be provided for you! You are welcome to being in a collection of your favourite fall leaves in a variety of sizes to press into the clay for your texture.

WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP DIFFERENT THEN THE REST:  This is two day workshop working with premium stoneware clay, specially crafted premium glazes and glaze techniques that will enhance the textures in your plates.  Once this glaze is fired on, your mug will be food safe, dishwasher, microwave and even oven safe if you wish!!  The premium clay and glaze used will stand the test of time.  ALL Premium glazes require that you fire your pottery before applying a glaze and a second firing is required.  Most pottery workshops use a clay bases glaze that can be applied while the clay is still wet and this allows to have the project complete in once sitting. Here, in our studio we will be applying two different premium glazes, to ensure that your product is the highest of quality and will last a lifetime so you can pass your handmade pottery down as an heirloom if you wish!

 This workshop is a fun and rewarding experience for even the most beginner potter and you will learn the foundations and techniques of working with clay while making the perfect project and learning all the insider techniques.  After this workshop you will have all the skills to make many more mugs.  We offer open studio time that you can come in and create.  We also have all the supplies and kits to assist you in setting up a little workshop at home to make your pottery and bring it to us for firing!

This is a great class for those who want to learn pottery but do not have the time to take long term classes. Students will learn how to use the tool, techniques and how to work with clay at every class eventually learning enough to create from home!!

In this course you will create your mug on Saturday and you will come back to glaze it when it has been fired!! We will be using  premium stoneware clay, (made for oven/microwave safe projects), and this workshop includes all your firing and glazing.  Glazes will be premium quality glazes (made for food safe dishes) and have a great selection of glaze combinations.

Workshop Overview:

• students will learn some essential techniques for working with clay.
• Students will learn the process of clay making a luminary from start to finish including finishing techniques and glazing
• Students will be provided all the tools, clay, glazes and firing 
• Students are required to wear a mask
• Students will be using premium stoneware clay and glazes
• All products will be dishwasher, microwave and food safe

Notes on Covid safety:  in order to keep everyone safe during these time, mask are required by everyone, no exceptions.  We will only have 6 students in our studio at a time so everyone has their own table and socially distance place to work in.  We have a great safety procedures in place,  which also include sanitizing your hands as you enter, we wash all surfaces down before and after all classes and we are keeping sharing tools to a minimum or will have wash/sanitize procedures in place.  We ask that if you have any symptoms you stay home.  We have a person of high risk on our team and we trust that everyone will take every precaution to keep us safe as we will do the same for you.

Please pre-registration with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited. If you have any problems registering online, please call the AGL at 519-652-5556. We will be happy to assist you. All classes are subject to minimum registration.

Please preregister with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited.

All classes are subject to minimum registration.

If The AGL studio cancels a class you will receive 100% refund.

If you cannot make your class for any unforeseen circumstances your money is never lost. If you give us notice before the class we will give you a credit to use towards another class or workshop at a future date with that instructor.

If a student misses a class and does not contact the gallery before the start time of the class, there will be no refunds. No exceptions.

If there is an act of god that is beyond our control and we need to suspend or reschedule a class we will do our best to accommodate dates to run the class at a future date. If we were unable to find a suitable time you will still be given a credit to apply towards a future class with that instructor.

Please call AGL if you have any problems with registration and we will be happy to assist you over the phone

519-652-5556

This is a private workshop for Karen and the girls.  If you are interested in booking your own party please contact the gallery and ask for Vivian!

This is a full day jam packed with all the techniques and tricks to making beautiful Resin and Gem geode painting and more.  Once you take this class you will have all the techniques to continue making beautiful art pieces just in time for Christmas.

Resin is such an exciting medium to work with and it can create so many amazing effects and stunning art projects.  Join Vivian in her obsession with resin and create 2 beautiful 6×6 geode inspired painting  on an artist wood canvas.  Finish your works of art by pouring on a glass-like medium called resin and encapsulate beautiful glass, gems, glitter and all things sparkly and shiny.  All materials are supplied to create the most stunning works of art. This is a fun & intuitive process to create stunning works of art! No experience necessary!

This is the most perfect gift for this Christmas or treat a friend to this workshop, they will be thanking you for years to come!!

Sign up now as space is limited. In the event we have another lock down we will continue this class online with zoom.  You will pick up your prepared kits.  *Please note there may be a small fee for a few extra supplies that are normally shared in class. Or you are welcome to hang on to your credit until we meet again and run the class!!

Don’t miss this amazing Day!

This is a full day jam packed with all the techniques and tricks to making beautiful Resin and Gem geode painting and more.  Once you take this class you will have all the techniques to continue making beautiful art pieces.  Warning, this is very addictive and always guaranteed to work out!

Resin is such an exciting medium to work with and it can create so many amazing effects and stunning art projects.  Join Vivian in her obsession with resin and create 2 beautiful 6×6 beautiful geode inspired painting  on an artist wood canvas.  Finish your works of art by pouring on a glass-like medium called resin and encapsulate beautiful glass, gems, glitter and all things sparkly and shiny.  All materials are supplied to create the most stunning works of art. This is a fun & intuitive process to create stunning works of art! No experience necessary!

Sign up now as space is limited.  You will pick up your prepared kits.

Don’t miss this amazing Day!

Felting is an amazing art form that can be used to make so many things out of felt. This workshop is a full day hands on experience learning the ancient art form of felting which is rich in culture and history. You will achieve a good understanding of the process of both wet and dry felting practises that will lend to the creation of so many other projects to come. Create a beautiful one of kind felt painting.  This is a great felting foundation workshop and a Prerequisite to prepare you for the upcoming felting courses in, Surface Design, Nuno Felting,

Notes on Covid safety:  in order to keep everyone safe during these time, mask are required by everyone, no exceptions.  We will only have 6 students in our studio at a time so everyone has their own table and socially distance place to work in.  We have a great safety procedures in place,  which also include sanitizing your hands as you enter, we wash all surfaces down before and after all classes and we are keeping sharing tools to a minimum or will have wash/sanitize procedures in place.  We may ask you to buy a tool kit for a class. We ask that if you have any symptoms you stay home.  We have a person of high risk on our team and we trust that everyone will take every precaution to keep us safe as we will do the same for you.Class Overview:

• learn historical and cultural significance of the ancient form of felting
• learn to understand how to execute both wet felting and needle felting to create a felted painting.
• Students will create and complete a felted landscape/abstracted felted painting
• Students Are Required to Bring:
• reference photo or landscape image, ideas or work abstract.(some can be provided if needed) but not necessary.
• An old bath towel.
• All other Material will be provided
• Bring a snack and a drink if needed.

Cost: $165 plus hst;  all materials included:

Please pre-registration with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited. If you have any problems registering online, please call the AGL at 519-652-5556. We will be happy to assist you. All classes are subject to minimum registration.

Please preregister with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited.

All classes are subject to minimum registration.

If The AGL studio cancels a class you will receive 100% refund.

If you cannot make your class for any unforeseen circumstances your money is never lost. If you give us notice before the class we will give you a credit to use towards another class or workshop at a future date with that instructor.

If a student misses a class and does not contact the gallery before the start time of the class, there will be no refunds. No exceptions.

If you cancel a class 20 days before the start time and do not wish to have a credit a cancelation fee of 10% will apply and an administration fee of $20. There will be option of refunds less than 20 days but a credit will remain to be used with that instructor at a future date.

If there is an act of god that is beyond our control and we need to suspend or reschedule a class we will do our best to accommodate dates to run the class at a future date. If we were unable to find a suitable time you will still be given a credit to apply towards a future class with that instructor.

Please call AGL if you have any problems with registration and we will be happy to assist you over the phone

519-652-5556

Watercolour – Beyond Beginners

Watercolour – Beyond Beginners – Step 1 – Foundations (5 weeks)

• painting materials, surfaces, brushes & tools
• brush and water handling
• various washes & basic techniques essential to all WC painting
• Value – vitally important to create depth and realistic paintings

Brenda is a certified Artist Educator and is now certified in Arts Therapy. She has over 20 years of teaching, mentoring and painting experience. She is a self-taught artist and has won many awards for her Wildlife & Landscape paintings. She creates a friendly and supportive environment to learn and experiment.

Classes are small with lots of 1 on 1 attention. FUN will be had.

Please pre-register with payment to guarantee your spot, as seating is limited. If you have any problems registering online, please call the AGL at 519-652-5556.  We will be happy to assist you.  All classes are subject to minimum registration.

Be sure to check our Terms and Conditions page for our Refund & Cancelation policy