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Dates : November 6, 7 and 8, 2026
Public Artist Talk : Friday, November 6, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Time : 10:00AM - 5:00 PM
Format : Three day hands-on wheel throwing & handbuilding workshop
Location : 300 Campbell Avenue, Unit 115 , Toronto, ON
Participants : 18
Cost :
$500 FUSION and Parkdale Pottery Members
$650 General Public (includes artist talk)
These workshops are presented in partnership with Fusion Clay & Glass.
Workshop Description:
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This workshop is process-driven rather than product-focused. You’ll develop multiple test forms, explore oval and square bodies, and refine lid systems and feet through a series of demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on making. Included in this workshop is admission to Joan's artist talk on Friday evening.
Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced wheel throwing experience required.
What You’ll Learn
Throwing bottomless cylinders with galleries for drop-in lids
Measuring for precise lid fit using calipers at the wet stage
Altering thrown forms into oval and square bodies
Designing and assembling slab bottoms and foot rings
Throwing and fitting flanges and lids
Understanding composition and function in flower bricks and lidded forms
Materials & Equipment Clay
Cone 6 Mid Red Throwing Clay, no grog
Each participant will have access to a wheel, work table, banding wheel or lazy susan, and 6 to 8 batts.
Recommended Tools
Throwing tools, calipers, ruler, apron, towel, sharp fettling knife, X-Acto knife, sketchpad and pen.
Workshop Structure
Day 1 focuses on galleries, drop-in lids, and beginning flower brick bodies. Artist Talk from 7-8:30 PM
Day 2 covers altering forms, assembling bodies, feet, flanges, and lid systems.
Day 3 is dedicated to building and assembling lids.
Recommended Reading
A Potter’s Workbook – Clary Illian
Mastering the Art of Throwing – Ben Carter
An Illustrated Dictionary of Ceramics – George Savage & Harold Newman
Ceramics – Philip Rawson
Ceramic Art and Civilization – Paul Greenhalgh
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced throwers looking to deepen their understanding of complex forms, precision fitting, and thoughtful ceramic design.
Pieces are not fired in this class but arrangements may be possible by speaking with Parkdale Pottery.
Fees for programs cannot be refunded. If you need help or accommodations, please get in touch so we can work together to support you.
CAD $500 for eligible members; CAD $650 general public. The fee covers the entire dated workshop course, not each day.
Parkdale Pottery · 300 Campbell Avenue
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