Monday October 19, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
For ages 18+
“The truth is that we are one body moving through time together.” — Richard Wagamese
How do we love and care for ourselves, one another, and our world?
Embedded in the depth of our being we hold the truth of all creation. Clay grounds us and reconnects us to our shared humanity, the fertile Earth, and all life. Guided by a Zen practitioner and registered art therapist, engage in the simple physical practice of breath with clay.
Working with clay, we acknowledge what has gone before us, care for the fruits of this moment, sync our energy through the rhythm of breath, nurture resonance, and remember and activate stewardship of future generations.
At the end of the workshop we return the clay to its original form, letting go of what was created and ready to begin anew.
This workshop welcomes everyone, whether you are new to or familiar with clay, breath, and presence.
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, Zen Buddhist practitioner, 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.
Monday, October 19
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Gardiner Museum · 111 Queen's Park
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