Clayming Beloved Community

Gardiner Friends : $55
General : $65
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Important Information:

Please ensure the course you choose works with your schedule. This class is non-refundable and non-transferrable, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

By signing up for this class, participants are committing to abide by the Museum’s Code of Conduct, Ticketing Policy, and Studio Policy.

Gardiner Friends, please log in to access your discount and front-of-the-line access. Gardiner Friends may only purchase adult clay classes at the discounted rate for membership card holders.

Suzanne Thomson is ceramic artist, registered psychotherapist, and art therapist with over 30 years of experience integrating these practices to facilitate healing, community building and social transformation work. As a practitioner of Zen Buddhism with training in contemplative arts, sensorimotor psychotherapy, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed approaches she offers psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and has taught at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and the University of Toronto. Transformation by Fire: Women Overcoming Violence Through Clay, a 10-year retrospective at the Gardiner Museum facilitated by Suzanne, won the 2013 OMA Award of Excellence in Exhibitions. It is a direct reflection of Suzanne’s deep commitment to working collaboratively to address social justice issues through the arts.