Sculpt Your Imagination, One Layer at a Time
Offered Wednesdays, September 16, 23 & 30 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Class Size: Maximum 6 participants (minimum 3 required for the workshop to run).
Step into the world of clay and imagination with acclaimed sculptor Marzi Alimo. Unlike a traditional structured course, these sessions offer a flexible, open-studio environment where you can dive deep into ceramic sculpture at your own pace.
Whether you want to join us for a single evening of discovery or return every week to develop a complex masterpiece, Marzi will guide you in bringing whimsical characters and intricate forms to life.
Join acclaimed sculptor Marzi Alimo for an evening of clay and imagination. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maker, these three-hour sessions offer a unique opportunity to bring your own whimsical characters to life.
Under Marzi’s expert guidance, you’ll master the art of hand-building, hollowing, and surface detailing. Come for a single session to explore the medium, or join us weekly to refine your craft and tackle complex, long-term projects.
Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM All levels welcome. Ages 12+ Register for Individual Sessions
The Experience
These 2-hour sessions focus on the slow, rewarding process of hand-building and sculpting.
Focus: Focusing on the "wet" stage—shaping, hollowing, refining, and adding those expressive details that give a sculpture its soul.
Flexibility: Come for one session to start a project, or join all three to refine your technique and bring a larger piece to completion
What You’ll Learn
Under Marzi’s expert guidance, you will explore:
Foundational Hand-building: Pinching, coiling, and slab-building.
Character Design: Translating an idea into a three-dimensional form.
Technical Mastery: Learning the essential hollowing and venting techniques required for successful kiln firing.
Expressive Detail: Using specialized tools to create unique textures and personalities.
Details & Booking
Cost: $125 per session (Includes 1.5kg of clay and expert instruction).
Who: All levels welcome! Perfect for beginners or experienced makers looking to expand their practice. (Ages 12+)
Note: As with all pottery, pieces require time to dry and be fired; they will not be ready to take home the same day. Pieces will be ready in approximately 8 weeks
Give your imagination a form. Join Marzi and turn a lump of clay into a character with a soul.
Join acclaimed sculptor Marzi Alimo for an evening of clay and imagination. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maker, these three-hour sessions offer a unique opportunity to bring your own whimsical characters to life.
Under Marzi’s expert guidance, you’ll master the art of hand-building, hollowing, and surface detailing. Come for a single session to explore the medium, or join us weekly to refine your craft and tackle complex, long-term projects.
Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM All levels welcome. Ages 12+ Register for Individual Sessions
Cancellation Policy: No refunds. If you need to cancel, you may use your credit in the gallery or apply it toward a future Queenston Pottery Experience.