Maple Ridge Winter 2026 Arts Program Guide

Get ready to explore your creativity! Let’s dance or get messy with clay, and discover a new skill. ARTS

POTTERY WHEEL THROWING ALL LEVELS Age: 18Y and up Whether you are a beginner or looking to grow your existing skill set, this is the pottery class for you! Enjoy plenty of creative, muddy fun while learning to make mugs, bowls and other unique clay creations. Our experienced, professional instructors will lead you through techniques in handbuilding and wheel throwing. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person.

BEGINNER POTTERY WHEEL THROWING Age: 18Y and up Shape your creative potential in this pottery program perfect for beginners! Students will learn the foundational steps for throwing clay on the pottery wheel. The instructor will provide demonstrations and support to shape and trim bowls and cups; practice glazing techniques and prepare works for kiln firing. Hand-building techniques will also be offered to those students interested. No experience necessary! Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person. This class is intended for new students with little or no prior experience. While returning students are welcome to enroll, priority will be granted to new participants. In the event of a waitlist, returning students may be contacted to accommodate new students due to high demand. JAN 25 - MAR 8 #91885 INTRO TO CLAY - FUNDAMENTALS OF POTTERY Age: 18Y and up Through weekly demonstrations you will learn techniques to establish your own approach to clay. Learn fundamentals of making with clay, on & off the pottery wheel. Explore colour and surface and sweet tricks for glaze application. Discover your process and practice studio etiquette while making cool stuff with new friends. This class is appropriate for all levels. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person. LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $277 | SESSIONS: 7 INSTRUCTOR: TAMMI VILCHIS TU FEE: $236 | SESSIONS: 6 INSTRUCTOR: MEGAN TARRIS SU 1:30PM - 4:30PM 9:00AM - 12:00PM JAN 20 - MAR 3 #91880

MORNING POTTERY Age: 18Y and up

Start your day off right with a relaxing cup made out of clay! Learn and practice fundamental techniques on and off the wheel to create functional and decorative vessels for your home. Bring your ideas into the 3D realm with support from a professional artist. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person.

INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $277 | SESSIONS: 7 W

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $277 | SESSIONS: 7 INSTRUCTOR: TAMMI VILCHIS TU 6:00PM - 9:00PM FEE: $277 | SESSIONS: 7 INSTRUCTOR: DENNIS HIXSON TH 6:00PM - 9:00PM FEE: $236 | SESSIONS: 6 INSTRUCTOR: MEGAN TARRIS SU 5:00PM - 8:00PM AFTERNOON POTTERY Age: 18Y and up

9:00AM - 12:00PM JAN 21 - MAR 4 9:00AM - 12:00PM JAN 23 - MAR 6

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JAN 20 - MAR 3

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FRIDAY NIGHT CLAY JAM Age: 18Y and up Create forms for the kitchen & home with some new flare with great tunes, and a mix of styles and demonstrations for a fabulous evening immersed in clay. This class is best suited to returning potters who may be returning to basic prototyping of clay vessels but also will have more involved demonstrations with multicomponent vessels like sugar pots, tea pots, pots that stack and techniques to glaze and create unique surfaces. Handbuilding in various making methods as well as music by request! To get the most out of this program, please plan on attending all classes. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person.

JAN 22 - MAR 5

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JAN 25 - MAR 8

#91878

Unwind your afternoon with a calming cup crafted from clay! Learn and practice fundamental techniques on and off the wheel to create functional and decorative vessels for your home. Bring your ideas into the 3D realm with support from a professional artist. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/ arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person.

INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $277 | SESSIONS: 7 F 5:30PM - 8:30PM

INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $277 | SESSIONS: 7 W CONTINUING POTTERS Age: 18Y and up

JAN 23 - MAR 6

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12:15PM - 3:15PM JAN 21 - MAR 4

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INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $239 | SESSIONS: 7 W 4:00PM - 6:30PM

Hone your skills on and off the wheel with support from your instructor. With a mix of directed and self-directed projects, learn to stretch your clay in new ways and to new heights. Begin to find your voice through repetition in good company. To get the most out of this program, please plan on attending all classes. Please note: Clay must be purchased for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). Please check back in January for updates on the clay purchase process by visiting mapleridge.ca/arts or stopping by the ACT Arts Centre in person.

JAN 21 - MAR 4

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INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $239 | SESSIONS: 7 W 6:45PM - 9:15PM

JAN 21 - MAR 4

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