Discipline: Crafts

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Tuesday Evenings
Starts September 10th
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Steve Blair
No Class on October 8, 2024
Last Class October 15th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Wednesday September 18th
Wednesdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Owen Davies
Last class will be October 23rd
No Class October 16th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

Thursday, September 19, 5PM
The Malting Tower, The Tett Centre, 370 King Street West

Join us for an Information Session about the 2025 Tett Artist Residency program. Learn more about eligibility, the application process, the program, and our residency studio space. Bring your questions!

About the Residency

The Tett Artist Residency offers Katarokwi/Kingston-based emerging artists across various disciplines three-month residencies with unlimited studio access. Artists in residence will also have the opportunity to showcase their work in an annual residency exhibition. Four artists in residence will be selected for 2024.

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Thursday September 19th, 2024
Thursdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Steve Blair
Last class will be October 24th
No Class October 17th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

Want to make handmade greeting cards or scrapbook layouts? Come join me for the next Quick & Cute Card or Scrapbook Class at the Tett Creativity Centre in Kingston on Friday, September 20th from 6:00-8:45pm. Class will be held in the Activity Room, Room #108.

Cost is $36 ($31.86 HST) and includes the Sweet Peas* stamp set and all the consumable products needed to create either 6 handmade greeting cards (3 designs, 2 cards of each design) or 3 12×12 scrapbook layouts (3 designs, 1 of each design)!

Registration for the class ends on September 7th to allow for ordering, and pre-paid registration is required to hold your spot. Want the kit but can’t attend on the 20th? Let us know, and we can arrange to ship your kit to you after the 20th! Please note that for shipped kits, adhesive and ink is not included.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required.

Food and drink are available for purchase from the Juniper Cafe until 7pm if you are interested! Make it the ultimate night out and grab a few friends for dinner & crafts! Parking is free in the evenings. We will be located in the basement level of the building which is accessible by elevator or by stairs! Unable to make the class? This class will also be available in a to-go format!

*Although stamp sets are rarely back-ordered, in the event that the specified stamp set is unavailable on September 7th, another stamp set of equivalent value will be substituted. In the event of a lockdown, if the lockdown is announced prior to September 7th (when materials are ordered), event fees will be refunded. If a lockdown is announced between September 7th and September 20th (after materials are ordered), the class will be moved to an online format. Please note that the same cut-offs apply for cancellations of any kind as this class is product-based.

Please note that a ticket will not be emailed. The receipt of payment is automatically recorded. If you are planning to attend with a group and want to be seated together, please let us know!

Join us for a two-day Traditional Iroquois Pottery Workshop, led by Tett Artist in Residence, Sheldon Traviss. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture through hands-on, land-based experiences.

Day 1:
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: Outdoors (Rain Location: Rehearsal Hall) at the Tett Centre
Learn about the process of wild clay and begin forming your own pottery vessels.

Day 2:
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: Outdoors (Rain Location: Creativity Studio Common Area) at the Tett Centre
Finish your pottery and prepare for firing. In case of rain, Sheldon will discuss finishing techniques instead.

The goal is to create a space for individuals to engage deeply with Indigenous culture, learning through the experiential creation of traditional Iroquois pottery. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the land and explore a rich cultural tradition!

This workshop is presented as part of 2024 Ontario Culture Days.

Beginner Friendly | Ages 12

Registration
Free/By Donation | Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/traditional-iroquois-pottery-tickets-1004624116777?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the Artist
Sheldon is an emerging artist living in Kingston, Ontario. Being of Mohawk descent, he has spent the majority of his life attempting, as best as he can, to live a traditional life. This pursuit guided him as he trained as a firekeeper in his youth and continues to guide him today as he nurtures his passions for Indigenous culinary tradition, community involvement and volunteerism, food sovereignty, and cultural revitalization.

His artistic practice includes graphite and digital drawing and ceramic and wood sculpture. Sheldon is pursuing cultural revitalization through the creation and use of traditional Haudenosaunee cooking vessels and pottery using locally sourced, self-processed materials.

Sheldon continues serving as a member of the board for the All Our Relations Land Trust and is a founding member of Cataroquai Longhouse Education and Archival Research. He still joyfully participates in ethical research steering committees at Queen’s University while continuing duties as a traditional firekeeper for his local urban Indigenous community.

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Tuesday Evenings
Starts September 10th
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Steve Blair
No Class on October 8, 2024
Last Class October 15th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Wednesday September 18th
Wednesdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Owen Davies
Last class will be October 23rd
No Class October 16th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Thursday September 19th, 2024
Thursdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Steve Blair
Last class will be October 24th
No Class October 17th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

Kingston Pen Tours is excited to announce the return of Pumpkinferno, the family-friendly fall event, for its second season. Taking place at Kingston Penitentiary on select evenings from September 27 to October 30, 2024, this beloved fall tradition is back and better than ever. This must-see Kingston event will feature five brand-new exhibits of hand-carved artificial pumpkins, along with many fan favorites from previous years.

As the sun sets, Kingston Pen Tours transforms the historic site into an enchanting wonderland, with 13 brilliant pumpkin sculpture exhibits and more than 100 glowing displays against the limestone walls. Both children and adults will marvel at how Kingston Penitentiary is transformed into a place of magic and light under the night sky.

This year’s display of over 7,000 pumpkins will feature five brand-new exhibits, including Timber Trail, showcasing a variety of trees; vibrantly colored happy clowns in Clown Town; Mercury in Retrograde, an homage to the legendary band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury; Jack’s Lair, with jack-o’-lanterns lining the entrance of the penitentiary’s shop dome; and Mega Munchies, a drool-worthy ode to snacks.

About Pumpkinferno

Originating at Upper Canada Village more than 10 years ago, “Pumpkinferno” is an award-winning experience. The carved pumpkins you will see at Pumpkinferno are realistic, artificial pumpkins, whose forms have been shaped from molds of real pumpkins.

The pumpkins have been designed and carved by a talented group of young artists from the Eastern Ontario region. These designers and carvers were selected based on their penchant for design, whether in their field of study or as a personal hobby. They embark on this monumental project every spring, designing, carving, and constructing the amazing array of pumpkin-carved installations you will discover on your tour. Each spring through summer, a group of new and returning designer/carvers create all that you will see that is new and vibrant, added to our collection of amazing exhibits at Pumpkinferno!

Kingston Pen Tours Pumpkinferno Event Details

Pumpkinferno will operate select evenings from September 27 to October 30, with tickets sold in 30-minute entrance time slots.

September 27 to October 10: 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

October 11 and October 12: 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

October 13 and October 14: 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

October 17 to October 30: 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. with Fridays and Saturdays to 9:15 p.m.

Pumpkinferno closes at 11 p.m.

General admission: $16 to $21 HST

Doors Open Kingston & Area invites you to explore fascinating sites that have shaped our community, showcasing how these heritage buildings have evolved to serve modern needs while preserving their historical charm. At the Tett, you’ll enjoy building tours and activities with our Creativity Studio artists and tenant organizations. Come see what the Tett has to offer!

Activities include:

Building Tours – 12:30PM, 1:30PM, or 2:30PM (Registration Encouraged)

Relief printing with Creativity Studio artist Emily Wu, 1PM – 4PM, Room 214, Studio E

Pinch pot making with Creativity Studio artist Diana Jackson, 1PM – 4PM, Room 214, Studio F

Open Studios with Jean Jamieson-Hanes and Will O’Hare, Room 214

Iroquois Pottery workshop with Artist in Residence Sheldon Traviss, 10AM – 4PM (Two days, September 21 & September 28; Registration Required)

Tours and activities with the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club, Room 209

All Ages

Registration Details:

Tour Registration (Registration recommended but not required; Drop Ins Welcome): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tett-centre-building-tours-tickets-1008631242197

Iroquois Pottery Workshop (Registration Required)

Kingston Pen Tours is excited to announce the return of Pumpkinferno, the family-friendly fall event, for its second season. Taking place at Kingston Penitentiary on select evenings from September 27 to October 30, 2024, this beloved fall tradition is back and better than ever. This must-see Kingston event will feature five brand-new exhibits of hand-carved artificial pumpkins, along with many fan favorites from previous years.

As the sun sets, Kingston Pen Tours transforms the historic site into an enchanting wonderland, with 13 brilliant pumpkin sculpture exhibits and more than 100 glowing displays against the limestone walls. Both children and adults will marvel at how Kingston Penitentiary is transformed into a place of magic and light under the night sky.

This year’s display of over 7,000 pumpkins will feature five brand-new exhibits, including Timber Trail, showcasing a variety of trees; vibrantly colored happy clowns in Clown Town; Mercury in Retrograde, an homage to the legendary band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury; Jack’s Lair, with jack-o’-lanterns lining the entrance of the penitentiary’s shop dome; and Mega Munchies, a drool-worthy ode to snacks.

About Pumpkinferno

Originating at Upper Canada Village more than 10 years ago, “Pumpkinferno” is an award-winning experience. The carved pumpkins you will see at Pumpkinferno are realistic, artificial pumpkins, whose forms have been shaped from molds of real pumpkins.

The pumpkins have been designed and carved by a talented group of young artists from the Eastern Ontario region. These designers and carvers were selected based on their penchant for design, whether in their field of study or as a personal hobby. They embark on this monumental project every spring, designing, carving, and constructing the amazing array of pumpkin-carved installations you will discover on your tour. Each spring through summer, a group of new and returning designer/carvers create all that you will see that is new and vibrant, added to our collection of amazing exhibits at Pumpkinferno!

Kingston Pen Tours Pumpkinferno Event Details

Pumpkinferno will operate select evenings from September 27 to October 30, with tickets sold in 30-minute entrance time slots.

September 27 to October 10: 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

October 11 and October 12: 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

October 13 and October 14: 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

October 17 to October 30: 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. with Fridays and Saturdays to 9:15 p.m.

Pumpkinferno closes at 11 p.m.

General admission: $16 to $21 HST

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Tuesday Evenings
Starts September 10th
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Steve Blair
No Class on October 8, 2024
Last Class October 15th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Wednesday September 18th
Wednesdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Owen Davies
Last class will be October 23rd
No Class October 16th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Thursday September 19th, 2024
Thursdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Steve Blair
Last class will be October 24th
No Class October 17th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Wednesday September 18th
Wednesdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Owen Davies
Last class will be October 23rd
No Class October 16th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This five week pottery course teaches you how to throw on the potter’s wheel! Open to all skill levels.

So you want to play with mud? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you’re new to clay or not, our mud-loving classes will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!

Thursday September 19th, 2024
Thursdays 6pm-9pm for 5-weeks
Taught by Steve Blair
Last class will be October 24th
No Class October 17th
$295.00
(Includes clay, use of tools & glazes)

Want to make handmade greeting cards or scrapbook layouts? Come join me for the next Quick & Cute Card or Scrapbook Class at the Tett Creativity Centre in Kingston on Friday, October 25th from 6:00-8:45pm. Class will be held in the Activity Room, Room #108.

Cost is $36 ($31.86 HST) and includes the Reindeer Fun* stamp set and all the consumable products needed to create either 6 handmade greeting cards (3 designs, 2 cards of each design) or 3 12×12 scrapbook layouts (3 designs, 1 of each design)!

Registration for the class ends on October 14th to allow for ordering, and pre-paid registration is required to hold your spot. Want the kit, but can’t attend on the 25th? Let us know, and we can arrange to ship your kit to you after the 25th! Please note that for shipped kits, adhesive and ink is not included.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required.

Food and drink are available for purchase from the Juniper Cafe until 7pm if you are interested! Make it the ultimate night out and grab a few friends for dinner & crafts! Parking is free in the evenings. We will be located in the basement level of the building which is accessible by elevator or by stairs! Unable to make the class? This class will also be available in a to-go format!

*Although stamp sets are rarely back-ordered, in the event that the specified stamp set is unavailable on October 14th, another stamp set of equivalent value will be substituted. In the event of a lockdown, if the lockdown is announced prior to October 14th (when materials are ordered), event fees will be refunded. If a lockdown is announced between October 14th and October 25th (after materials are ordered), the class will be moved to an online format. Please note that the same cut-offs apply for cancellations of any kind as this class is product-based.

Please note that a ticket will not be emailed. The receipt of payment is automatically recorded. If you are planning to attend with a group and want to be seated together, please let us know!

Want to make handmade greeting cards or scrapbook layouts? Come join me for the next Quick & Cute Card or Scrapbook Class at the Tett Creativity Centre in Kingston on Friday, November 8th from 6:00-8:45pm. Class will be held in the Activity Room, Room #108.

Cost is $36 ($31.86 HST) and includes the Snowy Wonder* stamp set and all the consumable products needed to create either 6 handmade greeting cards (3 designs, 2 cards of each design) or 3 12×12 scrapbook layouts (3 designs, 1 of each design)!

Registration for the class ends on October 28th to allow for ordering, and pre-paid registration is required to hold your spot. Want the kit, but can’t attend on the 8th? Let us know, and we can arrange to ship your kit to you after the 8th! Please note that for shipped kits, adhesive and ink is not included.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required.

Food and drink are available for purchase from the Juniper Cafe until 6pm if you are interested! Make it the ultimate night out and grab a few friends for dinner & crafts! Parking is free in the evenings. We will be located in the basement level of the building which is accessible by elevator or by stairs! Unable to make the class? This class will also be available in a to-go format!

*Although stamp sets are rarely back-ordered, in the event that the specified stamp set is unavailable on October 28th, another stamp set of equivalent value will be substituted. In the event of a lockdown, if the lockdown is announced prior to October 28th (when materials are ordered), event fees will be refunded. If a lockdown is announced between October 28th and November 8th (after materials are ordered), the class will be moved to an online format. Please note that the same cut-offs apply for cancellations of any kind as this class is product-based.

Please note that a ticket will not be emailed. The receipt of payment is automatically recorded. If you are planning to attend with a group and want to be seated together, please let us know!