Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you're interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there's something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
FULL- Handbuilding Pottery – Brenda Parks
July 14 @ 6:00 pm - July 20 @ 9:00 pm
$176.00 – $189.00
4 -DAY WORKSHOP – July 14, 15, 16, 2025 | 6 pm – 9 pm and July 20, 10 am – 1 pm
Get your hands in clay and create beautiful, functional pieces for your home and garden! In this handbuilding pottery workshop, you’ll explore textures, slabs, and coils to craft 1–2 items per night. Choose from a variety of project options, including platters, coiled or slab-built plant pots, cake stands, vases, bowls, plates, and more—so you take home exactly what you want.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with clay, you’ll receive guidance on handbuilding techniques in a welcoming, creative environment. After building, we’ll glaze and decorate your pieces in a follow-up session, allowing time for drying and bisque firing in the kiln.
Join us for a fun and engaging clay experience!
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (March 21, 12 pm): $220 + taxes (HST)
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fee: Participants will be required to bring 1 bag of clay or purchase it at the college store.
Additional glazing fee: The second session is designated for waxing and glazing. If you are unable to attend on that day, the instructor will finish your pieces for an additional fee of $5 per piece.
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Brenda found her love of working with clay over the past 20 years in evening classes in AB, BC, and NB, while pursuing her career in policy and negotiations. After attending a workshop at NBCCD and lamenting that it was over way too quickly, she began studying Ceramics in the Diploma program at NBCCD. She studied Fine Craft: Ceramics part-time at NBCCD until 2019, when she set up her own studio at home. Currently she works in her studio creating wheel-thrown and handbuilt functional pieces that bring joy to her customers day to day, and brings her peace in the work that she does. She supplies retail stores, galleries, and attends craft shows, when she is not busy running her two teenagers to their various activities, gardening, and creating home-cooked meals for her family.
Learn more about what we do at Honeybee Folk School and what courses we have coming up!
FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is submitted at least 14 days before the course begins, you will be eligible for a 94% refund. A 6% deduction will cover the administration costs and stripe service fee. For refund requests made between 8 and 13 days before the course begins, a 75% refund will be granted. If a refund request is received within 7 days or less before the course start date, a refund will not be issued unless we can fill your spot with another participant. In the event that a participant cannot attend an in-person course due to illness, they can receive a Honeybee voucher for 75% of the value of their course that can be paid towards another class in the future. The participant will need to notify the Honeybee Coordinator before the course begins.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants. If class is cancelled due to weather, the course will be moved to the following weekend (unless otherwise specified). If you cannot attend the new scheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our frequently asked questions.