Lemarsis
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Clay-covered hands shaping a small pot on the wheelA group of friends cheering with the mugs they madePink glaze being brushed onto a bisque bowlA student holding up the mug with a sculpted face that she madeAn instructor's hands and a student's hands centring clay together

Pottery classes in North YorkSlow down. Get your hands in the clay. Make something real.

Wheel throwing or hand building, taught by ceramic artist Marjan Hassaneini in groups of 5 or 6. Made for complete beginners, and you keep everything you make.

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Packages from $179 + HSTor try one wheel class for $79

No fixed schedule. Choose from 10 class times every week, and reschedule free up to 48 hours before. See the week

  • Next wheel class: Wed, Oct 28 · 6 PM · only 2 seats left
  • Weekends fill fast · next Sat, Oct 31

12 more classes open in the next 4 weeksLive from our booking calendar

  • 4.8 on Google
  • 1,000+ students taught
  • Free parking
“Even in the very first session, I made great progress.”
Negin S., Google review

Why people come

When did you last make something with your hands?

Most of us spend the day on a screen, then unwind on another one. Clay needs both hands and all of your attention, so for three hours there is no room for email, scrolling or tomorrow's to-do list. You leave with clay on your sleeves, a clear head, and something you made yourself.

An instructor's hands and a student's hands shaping clay togetherHands carving holes into a small clay cupA student lifting a freshly thrown bowl off the wheel

  • A quiet mind

    Clay only works when you give it your full attention. For three hours, everything else can wait.

    “…it truly helped me relax and feel better.”
    Annafatia G., Google review

  • Something that lasts

    Not another photo on your phone. A mug you drink from every morning, a bowl on your table, a gift no store sells.

    “Can't wait to see how the tea pot turned out!”
    Pea Z., Google review

  • Time that's yours

    A few hours a week that belong to you, not your inbox. Come on your own, with a partner or with a friend.

    “It’s a perfect spot to relax, be creative, and enjoy your time.”
    Yasmin A., Google review

Two ways to start

No experience needed for either. Clay, glazing and firing are always included.

Clay-covered hands shaping a cylinder on the pottery wheelWheel
Hands carving holes into a small hand-built clay cupHand building

Wheel or hand building

Pottery class packages

2, 4 or 8 three-hour classes. Book your own dates, and keep everything you make.

From $179 + HST

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A beginner's clay-covered hands centring clay on the wheel

Not sure yet? Start here

Wheel Taster

One 3-hour class on the wheel with an instructor beside you. Love it, and you get 20% off a wheel package.

$79 + HST

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  • Next wheel class: Wed, Oct 28 · 6 PM · only 2 seats left
  • Weekends fill fast · next Sat, Oct 31

12 more classes open in the next 4 weeksLive from our booking calendar

Made here

What you'll make

Every piece here was made by students in our classes, then glazed and fired in our kilns.

  • A green leaf-shaped platter with carved veins
  • A white mug with red polka dots and a curled red handle
  • A deep green bowl with throwing rings inside
  • A turquoise cup with a little yellow bird on the rim
  • A blue bowl with a carved white floral design
  • A heart-shaped green mug with a spiral handle
  • Two small dishes with carved spiral and eye patterns
  • A speckled blue-grey dish with three joined bowls
  • A textured turquoise mug with a twisted handle
  • Two glazed clay birds, one green and one blue
  • A wide green bowl with a wavy rim and carved rings
  • A small green and white pot with a beaded rim
  • A textured green jar with its lid beside it
  • A green glazed bowl with a dark pool of glaze in the centre
Choose how to start
Marjan Hassaneini, ceramic artist and founder of Lemarsis Pottery Studio, holding a blue and white cup

Meet Marjan

Marjan is a ceramic artist with more than 30 years of experience and the founder of Lemarsis Pottery Studio. She has taught more than 1,000 students and has collaborated with Toronto's Gardiner Museum. Her approach is calm and encouraging, and it's about the joy of making, not perfection.

With only 5 or 6 students per session, everyone gets real one-on-one attention, whatever their level.

Read Marjan's story

Taught by an artist, not a franchise

Marjan Hassaneini founded Lemarsis after years of exhibiting her ceramics internationally. She has collaborated with Toronto's Gardiner Museum and taught more than 1,000 students. Her classes are calm, patient and built for people who've never touched clay.

  • 30+ years working in ceramics
  • Exhibited on three continents
  • Gardiner Museum collaborator
  • 1,000+ students taught
Read Marjan's storySee her work
Ceramic plate by Marjan: a portrait with a birdCeramic plate by Marjan: two portraitsSculpture by Marjan with blue and gold glazesCeramic plate by Marjan: a curly-haired portrait with a bird

What students say

4.8 on Googlefrom 59 reviews
Took 7 classes already at this studio and I am very happy. Marjan is an amazing instructor - she is patient, knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. She created an amazing atmosphere where everyone is welcome and supported. No matter your experience level she will be ready to help and guide through the exciting and complex process of pottery making. Overall, highly recommend
Kirill V. Google review
The atmosphere was super friendly and warm. Even in the very first session, I made great progress. I was really satisfied with their approach, the studio itself, and all the materials they provided. I'll definitely keep going!
Negin S. Google review
I had such a wonderful experience in this pottery class and really wanted to share it 🤍 Not only did I learn hand-building techniques, but I also got to explore painting, which made the whole creative process even more enjoyable. Marjan and Nastaran created such a warm, friendly, and patient environment that made the class feel very comfortable and welcoming. What made it even more special was how calming it was for me mentally — it truly helped me relax and feel better.
Annafatia G. Google review
Marjan is such a talented and patient teacher. The atmosphere at Lemarsis Pottery Studio is warm and creative, and I really enjoyed the hands-on experience of making pottery. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to explore art in a friendly environment.
Maya S. Google review
I absolutely loved this pottery class! Marjan is an amazing instructor—so friendly, talented, and patient. She creates such a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the studio has a wonderful positive energy that makes you feel relaxed and inspired. I had a great time learning and creating, and I can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in pottery!
Pooneh Google review
Such a lovely experience at Lemarsis Pottery Studio! The instructors are super kind, patient, and make everything really fun and easy to follow. The whole place has such a warm, welcoming vibe, and the hosting is amazing—you feel comfortable right away. It’s a perfect spot to relax, be creative, and enjoy your time.
Yasmin A. Google review
I'd give more than five stars if I could! I had such a wonderful experience at Lemarsis pottery studio! I joined a class where I got to make a small, beautiful bowl using the pinching technique, and I loved every moment of it.
Sepi B. Google review
A beautiful, cozy space for a peaceful, meditative time to make art. Thank you for the wonderful experience, and the delicious tea and your amazing energy. Can't wait to see how the tea pot turned out!
Pea Z. Google review

Inside the studio

A studio made for slowing down

Plants on the shelves, tea on the table, wheels by the window, and shelves full of pieces waiting for the kiln. It feels less like a class and more like an afternoon at a friend's place.

  • The long studio table set with candles, fruit and glasses
  • Clay-covered hands centring a mound of clay, from above
  • Hands carving a name into a cup with a braided handle
  • Glazing a small cup with finished mugs all around
  • A full table of students hand-building in the bright studio
  • Hands coning clay up on the wheel
  • Four friends holding out the mugs they made
  • A finished pot being cut off the wheel with a wire
  • Hands pressing a braided handle onto a cup
  • An instructor and a student centring clay side by side
Where to find us

Find the studio

Lemarsis Pottery Studio
1110 Finch Ave W, Unit 8
North York, ON M3J 3M2

Free parking, close to the TTC, wheelchair accessible entrance.

Get directionsCall (416) 704-6925

Studio hours

Sunday
11 AM – 6 PM
Monday
11 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday
6 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday
2 PM – 9 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
7 PM – 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM – 2 PM
Two students holding up the mugs they made

Ready to get your hands in the clay?

Clay, tools, glazing and firing are all included. Choose your dates after checkout, and reschedule up to 48 hours before any class.

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