YELLOWKNIFE GUILD OF ARTS AND CRAFTS
Meetings of the directors of the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts are held on the first Monday of each month. In the event of the first Monday falling on a holiday, the meeting is deferred to the following Monday.
Scheduled pottery open studio sessions currently operate on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Each session is hosted by an experienced studio potter who is available to answer questions, ensure that equipment is used safely, and supervise studio chores. Participants are expected to contribute approximately 15 minutes of volunteer time to cleaning and other studio chores during each visit to the studio.
The fee for scheduled open studio access is $40 per month and must be paid online at the beginning of each month. Students enrolled in a pottery class may attend scheduled open studio sessions for free until completion of the class.
Scheduled open studio sessions may be cancelled during holiday periods or if a studio host is unavailable and usually do not run during the summer months.
Mandatory pottery studio orientation is required for all new and former studio potters requesting access to the pottery studio during scheduled open studio or full studio hours. The purpose of this orientation is to review Guild operations to ensure that potters are able to safely use the studio without supervision and are aware of the roles and responsibilities of studio potters such as clean-up and volunteer duties. All potters approved for scheduled open studio or full studio access must complete an orientation session before commencing studio access.
Instructor: Janet Diveky
Prerequisites: Approval from pottery representative for scheduled open studio access following completion of Guild pottery class or assessment of prior pottery studio experience. Age 16 or older. Adult full membership.
Cost: Free for approved scheduled open studio and full studio potters. All other registrations will be cancelled.
Registration Closes: June 26, 2026
The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will hold its popular Canada Day Ice Cream Bowl Sale on July 1, 2026. This fun event will be held outside Fireweed Studio starting at 11:30 am. For just $15, you get ice cream and toppings in a handmade pottery bowl that's yours to keep. This event is an important fundraiser for the Guild so all support is greatly appreciated.
Students will be introduced to the joy of creating with clay. They will learn the ABC's of handbuilding: pinch, coil and slab. Over the 4-week series, the instructor will demonstrate foundational handbuilding techniques and encourage students to exercise their creativity and learn new skills through a series of step-wise projects.
At the last class, students will be able to choose glaze options for their magnificent creations. Pieces will be glazed by the instructor and Guild volunteers and will be available for pick up in September (students/parents will be contacted to arrange pick-up).
Instructor: Wendy Hall
Prerequisites: Current child membership. Students must be between the ages of 12 to 15 years old by December 31, 2026. No prior experience necessary.
Cost: $162 (includes clay)
Registration Closes: July 17, 2026
Registration Closes: July 24, 2026
Registration Closes: August 28, 2026