Where Craft Meets Community Spirit

Welcome to Our Parksville Studio

After 33 years of teaching pottery in Yarrow, BC, Vijaya and Justina relocated Rainforest Pottery to beautiful Parksville in 2023. Our studio offers pottery classes for all skill levels and features an on-site gallery where you can browse and purchase handmade pottery.

Welcome to Our Parksville Studio

Vijaya and Justina have been teaching pottery together for over three decades. They specialize in wheel throwing and have helped hundreds of students learn this rewarding craft. Whether you're picking up clay for the first time or returning to pottery after years away, they'll guide you through each step at your own pace.

What We Teach

Our classes focus on learning to use the potter's wheel to create functional pottery like bowls, mugs, plates, and vases. You'll learn:

• Basic wheel throwing techniques

• How to center clay on the wheel

• Shaping and forming pottery

• Trimming and finishing pieces

• Glazing techniques

Our Studio

Centrally located in Parksville, BC on Vancouver Island, our studio includes pottery wheels for students, a kiln for firing finished pieces, and a gallery showcasing work by instructors and students. Classes are kept small so everyone gets individual attention.

Class Options

We offer beginner classes for those new to pottery, as well as ongoing classes for students who want to continue developing their skills. Private lessons are also available.

Gallery & Sales

Our on-site gallery features functional and decorative pottery made in the studio. It's a great place to find a unique gift or something special for your home.

Ready to try pottery? Contact us to book your first class or visit our gallery.

Pottery Lessons

Pottery Classes in Parksville, BC

Over 30 years teaching pottery in BC. We've helped thousands of students learn to work with clay, from complete beginners to those wanting to improve their skills.