Winter 2025 Recreation Guide

Registered Programs Arts

Registrants provide their own supplies for adult courses, unless otherwise indicated.

Surrey Arts Centre has an accessible pottery wheel.

Creative Pottery Discover the joy of creating with clay. Students will learn different handbuilding and sculpting techniques while making fun and functional pottery projects. New themed projects every season! Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 8 Sessions $174 6–12yrs M 3:30pm–5pm Jan 13 00420379 Tu 3:30pm–5pm Jan 14 00420381 W 3:30pm–5pm Jan 15 00420388 Th 3:30pm–5pm Jan 16 00420391 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre handbuilding, sculpting, and surface decorating with clay. They’ll use their imagination to create decorative and functional artworks that are fired and glazed. Surrey Arts Centre instructors are experienced art educators and practicing artists. WHALLEY 8 Sessions $155.60 7–10yrs W 4:45pm–6:15pm Jan 22 00419229 WHALLEY 5 Sessions $97.25 9–12yrs Sa 11:45am–1:15pm Jan 25 00419231 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery Together Spend quality time with your child getting creative with clay! Parent and child will work together on hand built pottery projects in the Semiahmoo Arts Pottery Studio. Have fun making art and lasting memories. Guardian/ caregiver participation required. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 8 Sessions $116 3–6yrs Clay Sculpture and Pottery Kids will learn techniques for

Pottery Use the potter’s wheel and handbuilding to create bowls, mugs, and vases in your own style. Learn surface decoration and glaze techniques. Returning students welcome. Course fee includes tool use, clay, glazes, and firing. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 8 Sessions $216.80 12–17yrs Sa 2pm–4pm Jan 18 00419252 Surrey Arts Centre Hands On Pottery Explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing through guided projects, technique demonstrations and self exploration. Great for beginners and returning students wishing to develop existing pottery skills. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 8 Sessions $348 13–18yrs W 5:30pm–8:30pm Jan 15 00420395 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery For Beginners Build a fundamental skill set using the potter’s wheel and handbuilding techniques. New and returning beginners use clay to create functional and decorative pieces. Course is meant to be taken several times. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 8 Sessions $239.60 17yrs+ Sa 11am–1:30pm Jan 18 00419281 Tu 3:15pm–5:45pm Jan 21 00419269 Tu 6:45pm–9:15pm Jan 21 00419273 W 11am–1:30pm Jan 22 00419274 Th 3:15pm–5:45pm Jan 23 00419277 Th 6:45pm–9:15pm Jan 23 00419278 Surrey Arts Centre Continuing Pottery Refine your techniques and learn new ones! For students with a few seasons under their belt, create larger functional works and more surface decorating skills. Students should be able to center and throw a two-pound cylinder. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 8 Sessions $239.60 17yrs+ W 6:45pm–9:15pm Jan 22 00419232 Th 10am–12:30pm Jan 23 00419597 Surrey Arts Centre

Introduction to Handbuilding

Try It: Pottery Wheel Throwing Want to know if pottery wheel throwing is for you?Try for one session and find out! Learn the basics from an instructor with a small group. All supplies included. WHALLEY 1 Session $49 17yrs+ Sa 12pm–2pm Jan 11 00419288 Sa 2:30pm–4:30pm Jan 11 00419289 Sa 12pm–2pm Mar 22 00419291 Sa 2:30pm–4:30pm Mar 22 00419292 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery Wheel Basics Learn the basic principles of wheel throwing and clay, including wedging, process, tools, materials and equipment. No clay experience required. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 7 Sessions $168 17yrs+ Su 12:15pm–2:15pm Jan 19 00420710 Surrey Arts Centre Learn fundamental wheel skills to throw, shape and trim pots on a potter’s wheel. Explore basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. For students with little or no pottery experience. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 8 Sessions $323.20 18yrs+ Su 8:30am–11:30am Jan 12 00420372 M 12:15pm–3:15pm Jan 13 00420373 Tu 6pm–9pm Jan 14 00420407 W 9am–12pm Jan 15 00420409 F 12:30pm–3:30pm Jan 17 00420374 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Pottery Wheel Throwing: Introduction Pottery Wheel Throwing: Growing Your Skills Elevate your wheel throwing with intermediate techniques like trimming and altering. Prior centering and basic form-making ability required. Operated by Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 8 Sessions $323.20 18yrs+ M 9am–12pm Jan 13 00420375 Th 6pm–9pm Jan 16 00420377 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

Learn how to sculpt with clay. An instructor will show you a variety of introductory skills and lead you through creating beautiful work you will be proud to display. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 8 Sessions $323.20 19yrs+ F 9am–12pm Jan 17 00420400 h Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Kiln Operations Workshop Learn all about electric kiln operations from an experienced potter and studio operator. Topics will include kiln loading, rewiring, firing schedules, cones, trigger adjustments, troubleshooting and safety. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 1 Session $47.95 17yrs+ Sa 12:30pm–4:30pm Mar 29 00419243 Surrey Arts Centre Pottery Tutoring Get creative guidance and grow your skills! Bring your ideas and questions to this class for individual support from one of our skilled pottery technicians. Pottery experience is mandatory. Operated by the Semiahmoo Arts Society. SOUTH 8 Sessions $323.20 18yrs+ M 6pm–9pm Jan 13 00420384 Th 12pm–3pm Jan 16 00420397 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Skill Builder: Sculpting the Head Learn how to create these features of facial anatomy in clay. Using slab construction as a base, you will have a hollow end product. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art-educators. WHALLEY 1 Session $49 17yrs+ Th 7pm–9pm Mar 13 00420721 Surrey Arts Centre Skill Builder: Tea Pots Explore the styles and applications of rims, lids, handles, and spouts. This workshop includes demonstration, discussion, and hands-on learning to fit spouts. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art-educators. WHALLEY 1 Session $49 17yrs+ Sa 10am–12pm Mar 29 00420723 Surrey Arts Centre

Su Tu

12pm–1pm

Jan 12 00420367 Jan 14 00420371

1:30pm–2:30pm

SOUTH

8 Sessions $174

5–18yrs

Sa Sa

1pm–2:30pm 3pm–4:30pm

Jan 11 00420361

Jan 11 00420366 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

Pottery Studio These non-instructional sessions allow currently registered pottery students to use our studio to practice techniques or finish work started in class. Only clay purchased on-site can be fired in our kilns. Workshop entry for each four-hour session must be purchased prior to your studio time. WHALLEY 1 Session $12 Tuesday 9:30am–1:30pm Wednesday 2pm–6pm Friday 12:30pm–4:30pm Surrey Arts Centre

Hand Built Pottery Learn to use studio tools and equipment (going beyond the wheel) while making functional sets and household items using

repeated designs, shapes and surface decoration techniques. This class is suitable for both new and experienced potters. Surrey Art Gallery instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. WHALLEY 7 Sessions $168 17yrs+ Su 2:45pm–4:45pm Jan 19 00419235 Surrey Arts Centre

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