About Our Courses
Hamilton Craft Studios offers courses and workshops in ceramics, textiles and woodworking, taught by working makers, designers and artists. Whether you're brand new to a craft or building on years of experience, there's a pathway for you.
How Our Courses Work
- Multi-week courses build skills progressively over 6–8 weekly sessions.
- Workshops are single sessions (or a weekend) focused on one project or technique.
- Registration: enrol by purchasing your chosen course through our website — spaces are limited and early registration is recommended. Class dates and times are listed on each course page.
- Members save 15% on all courses and workshops. Learn about memberships.
- Please review our refund and cancellation policy before registering.
_Ceramics
From wheel-throwing fundamentals to hand-building and glazing, our ceramics courses welcome complete beginners and returning potters alike. Browse Ceramics Courses & Workshops or read our Ceramics FAQs.
_Textiles
Our textiles studio hosts garment sewing, quilting, rug tufting, embroidery, weaving and more. Courses accommodate diverse skill levels, from novices to accomplished sewists and fibre artists. Browse Textiles Courses & Workshops or read our Textiles FAQs.
_Wood Studio
HCS Wood Studio courses provide inspiration to learn and enjoy safe and sensible woodworking. Our students practice and develop their craft with guidance from passionate instructors — furniture makers, product designers and artists committed to safe, practical woodworking instruction.
■ Introductory Courses
No prerequisites. Learn the fundamentals of cutting things apart and putting them together by building useful objects, with an emphasis on safe machinery operation and hands-on tool experience.
■ ■ Foundation Courses – Furniture
Requires completion of an introductory course. Dive deeper into woodworking by building furniture. Students practice solid wood joinery and learn the techniques of experienced furniture makers to develop their accuracy, efficiency and patience.
■ ■ ■ Advanced Courses
Requires completion of a foundation course. Explore the process of forming good ideas into ideal goods.
Keystone Courses & Workshops
No prerequisites. Students will dive deep into unique projects and novel experiences, exploring specialized tools and techniques.
Browse Woodworking Courses & Workshops or read our Woodworking FAQs.
_Kids & Teens
We also run kids & teen programs and summer camps throughout the year.
Planning Your Visit
Wondering when classes run or what you can learn next at HCS?
Check the Studio Calendar, or browse all upcoming courses to see dates and times for every session.
