Windsor Makers Studio

05/30/2026

Here is another super new class for you to check out. Frances will be leading a two-session Twine Weaving Workshop where she will take you through the steps to complete a 22"x32" rag rug. Our workshop is building new upright looms specifically for this course. This is something new for us and we've enjoyed watching and learning how Frances makes her magical rugs. Take advantage now for this great introductory price. This workshop is held on two Saturdays, July 4 and 18. Sessions start at 11 am with the first session running 3 hours, and the second session running 2 hours.

Twine Weaving Workshop ~ Session 1: Learn how to prepare the fabric, load the loom, and weave. You will take the loom home and continue to work on the rug. Time: 2 to 3 hours. Date for first session: Saturday, July 4, 11 am to 2 pm ~ Session 2: Finish the rug, unload it from the loom and tidy it up....

05/30/2026

***Updated time and details!***
We hadn’t realized that there is a Pride parade poster making party at Avon United Church on Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm (you should go!), and we don’t want anyone to feel rushed or like they can’t take part in different events, so we’ve opened our macrame Pride leaf event into a drop in! Stop in anytime between 4pm-8pm on Wednesday, June 3rd. Still $15 per person, and the studio fee is still waived 🥰 Pride week is going to be a great time, and is happy to be a sponsor 🏳️‍🌈

05/30/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to our open house today - it was lovely to meet so many wonderful people and have folks try their hand at the pottery wheel or doing sgrafitto tiles. Thank you to all of the instructors, makers, puppeteers, artists, and community members who made today possible. Our community studio is such a special place, and we love sharing that magic with and beyond 🥰❤️

05/30/2026

Come visit us today and see this wonderful community of artists and makers here in beautiful ! We are having our Open House today from 11am-4pm. Come meet some of our instructors, try your hand at the pottery wheel or sgrafitto tiles, and enjoy some great company. Looking forward to seeing you!

05/29/2026

One of our most popular experiences. This one's just for fun! Get a taste of throwing pottery on the wheel, decorating and glazing all in one go! Absolutely no experience or skill needed, just an open mind and a,desire to have a great time!

Get a group of 3 or more together and book a private session!
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Always wanted to give the wheel a try ? Then this is the experience for you. Eli will take you through a simplified process of throwing a couple of small pieces on the wheel, decorating them and then applying glaze. The 3 hour experience is a guided fun experience. It is not an instructional class o...

05/29/2026

Hate to break it to you, but tou can't learn to throw pottery on the wheel in a 6 or 8 week course. Becoming a potter requires 6 to 12 months of consistent practice to just grasp the basics, and 2 to 5 years to develop an advanced, professional skill set. Here at Makers we understand that and offer an affordable and effective method of teaching and learning how to throw you won't find anywhere else.

It all begins with signing up for Step 1, Intro to Throwing. Where it goes is up to you and we are here for you every step of the way! Sign up today, you won't be disappointed.

This class is Step 1 of how to learn the wheel at Makers. This class is designed for people looking to begin their journey in learning how to throw pottery on the wheel .Over 6 hours of focused teaching you will be introduced to the basic techniques of throwing clay and be able to keep up to 4 piece...

05/29/2026

Join us at the Makers Studio & Art Market for a fun and creative event where you can learn to hand build your very own unique 12oz corked travel mug!

As always, if the date doesn't work or you have a group of 3 or more, email Barb to set something up!

Pottery: Hand Build a Travel Mug Join us at the Makers Studio & Art Market for a fun and creative event where you can learn to hand build your very own unique 12oz corked travel mug! Or choose to build two 6oz mugs. Whether you're a beginner or have some pottery experience, this in-person event is p...

05/29/2026

If you are looking to learn more about Stained Glass projects, this is the class for you! This is a one-day workshop where you will complete this piece to take home with you. No prior experience is needed. Cheryl will guide you through all of the steps as you create your piece of art. This is being held on short notice, with limited seats, so grab your seat now if you wish to participate.

We are offering a beginner stained glass class to interested people. No previous experience needed and all supplies are included. Everyone can work at their own pace and you will go home with your finished piece. We will be be doing the 8x8" piece shown and you can pick your colors from a selection....

05/29/2026

If you're keen to advance your hand-building skills, Eli's workshop on sculpting a hollow form whale with slab techniques is a great opportunity.

Saturday June 13
11 to 4
$90 members
$100 non-members

If you're keen to advance your hand-building skills, Eli's workshop on sculpting a hollow form whale with slab techniques is a great opportunity. This method lets you create intricate shapes by assembling flat clay pieces. Eli will guide you in designing, cutting, and assembling slabs to form a whal...

05/28/2026

I'm sharing this post with you because I often find it difficult to explain to people how and why we teach the intro to the wheel here at Makers Studio the way we do. I can say with pride, we offer a program unlike anywhere else in Nova Scotia. A program that has grown and evolved over the last 5 years based on the needs demonstrated by the people who now call this studio “home”. People just like you who have always had the dream to learn how to throw.

We offer our classes staggered over time. This means you only take and pay for what you need as you need it.

Our Intro to the Wheel (Step 1) is limited to only three people or less to ensure focus is on you. That way our instructor can adapt how he teaches to how it is you learn and how your brain and body experience the clay.

Upon completion of Step 2, Focus on the Fundamentals, you can access the studio, use the wheels and have unlimited access to practice clay for only $100 per year.

When you're ready, and only when you're ready, you can purchase clay through us. Included in the cost is use of the house glazes and both the bisque and glaze firing. Works out to approximately only $4/mug.

On numerous occasions we've had people say after taking the full day Intro class with Eli, “I learned more today than I learned over the multi week class I took elsewhere.”

Come check us out next time you're in town. We're located in downtown Windsor NS. Big purple building across the street from the Pharmasave. You won't be disappointed. We are a community studio for multiple mediums and we also have kick ass market showcasing top quality handcrafted art from all over NS.

Cheers
Barb

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