Seaside Pottery Weekend

Create your own pottery and connect to Shelburne’s vibrant arts community on this unique getaway with hands-on pottery-making and local flavours.

Imagine drinking your morning coffee from your own hand-built mug or serving snacks to friends on a personalized plate. With pottery, the possibilities of texture, colour, and your own creativity are endless! Join local artist, Janet, owner/operator of Dirt to Dishes Pottery, for an immersive experience that introduces you to different pottery forms over a fun and relaxing weekend.

Experience Includes:

• Work alongside a local artist in a historic seaside barn studio, to try different pottery techniques with gentle guided instruction
• Hear local stories and inspirations behind her work
• Friday evening glazing session to learn about colour, glazing styles and technique, while finishing your own mug
• Morning hands-on introduction to the pottery wheel to try your hand at throwing in a supportive, fun and low-pressure space
• Afternoon hand building session to create a second piece using texture, forms, and step-by-step instruction
• A delicious locally prepared lunch in the barn on Saturday
• Time to stretch and walk along Shelburne’s historic waterfront after lunch
• A completed mug and one additional piece of your choice to be professionally finished and shipped to you.
  • If you fall in love with more than one piece, arrangements can be made to have it professionally trimmed, glazed, fired and shipped for an additional fee.

Offered Friday to Sunday on the dates below:

• June 6 – 8
• August 7 – 9
• September 25 – 27
• October 16 – 18

Price: $350 per person

Book your experience by contacting Janet at Dirt to Dishes Pottery at dirttodishes@gmail.com.

Good to Know:

• No pottery experience required
• This experience takes place over parts of three days, beginning Friday evening at 7:00pm and ending Sunday by noon
• Dress for a mess, not to impress
• All pottery from Dirt to Dishes, including the piece(s) you create, is microwave, dishwasher and food safe
• Shelburne has several restaurants with a wide variety of food available
• Shelburne offers a wide variety of accommodations from historic waterfront inns to cottages, many within walking distance
• Shelburne Guild Hall Market operates June – October on Sundays from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. It’s a great place to meet local artisans, pick up homemade treats, and enjoy live music.

Conditions:

Advance booking and confirmation are required. This experience is designed for a maximum of six participants, with occasional flexibility depending on the group. Full payment is required at the time of booking to reserve your space, and is non-refundable due to a limited number of spaces available. This experience is best suited to adults and older youth and may not be suitable for young children.