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Gloucester Pottery School is growing its number of programs and ways it serves our community.  If you are involved with an organization and would like to partner with us on a program please reach out. Programs Get your hands dirty and explore your creativity at Gloucester Pottery School this year! Gloucester Pottery School is growing its number of programs and ways it serves our community. If you are involved with an organization and would like to partner with us on a program please reach out. 6 Week Classes Gloucester Pottery School offers a wide range of classes for kids, teens and adults for all skill levels. We strive to offer a wide variety of classes each term introducing new classes to meet the demand of the community. We offer something for everyone, be sure to click the link below to find out more! These are two of our most popular: Always wanted to try Wheel Throwing? We always offer lots of Level 1 Wheel throwing for Teens and Adults. Brand new to clay? We encourage you to check out our new Introduction to Ceramics class - it is not a pre requisite for wheel 1 or handbuilding but it will give you a great foundation in clay. Read more about classes One Night on The Wheel and One Night of Handbuilding Have you wanted to try making pottery on the wheel or handbuilding? Here is your opportunity to enjoy one evening discovering the art of pottery during this 2.5 hour workshop. After the workshop our technicians will trim and fire your pieces and they will be ready for you to pick up in 2 weeks. Come and relax while experiencing the joy of clay. This workshop is open to clients 14 years and older. All materials included New Clay Conference Welcome to the New Clay Conference! Our mission is to strengthen the ceramics community by gathering together clay makers for an invigorating weekend of ceramic activity. The 4th conference is already off to an amazing start with renowned Toni Losey, Brendan Tang and Carly Slade as our demonstrating artists. Register for One Night Workshops More information and Register Birthday Parties & other activities Parties are back!! Click the link for more information Visiting Artist Workshops The Gloucester Pottery School strives to provide education opportunities for all skill levels from your first experience with pottery right up to professional artists. The school aims to offer several hands-on visiting artists workshop every year. Take Home Kits Is your schedule such that a personalized time slot would work better for you than a full course? Looking for a birthday, anniversary, or congratulatory gift? We are happy to offer private lessons for handbuilding or wheel throwing. More Information and Book a Party Summer Camps Gloucester Pottery School offers a wide range of summer camps for kids, teens and adults for all skill levels. We offer something for everyone, be sure to click the link below to find out more! Register for Childrens' Summer Camps Register for Workshops Private Lessons Are you looking to hone your pottery skills or focus on a specific technique? Is your schedule such that a personalized time slot would work better for you than a full course? Looking for a birthday, anniversary, or congratulatory gift? We are happy to offer private lessons for handbuilding or wheel throwing. Private Lesson Request Form Purchase Take Home Kits New Programs We are constantly adding new courses, developing new programs and looking for more ways we can serve our community. Please contact us: If you are involved with a program and are interested in partnering on a new program Have an idea for a new course Recommendations for how we can be more accessible or any other suggestions on how we can improve Gloucester Pottery School programming Contact us Register for Teen and Adult Summer Camps

Students have been asking for years for a list of tools.  This is not an extensive list but it is a few of our favourites and we will work on adding more.  Each image links to where you can buy it. Tools our staff recommend Students have been asking for years for a list of tools. This is not an extensive list but it is a few of our favourites and we will work on adding more. Each image links to where you can buy it. Textured Rolling Pins GPS has several different rolling pins like these in our studio we order from Sharon Hoppe Designs Solid Falcon rolling pin Large solid wooden rolling pin Bamboo Brush These brushes are our favourite for applying slip, underglaze and glaze. Link is to PSH but most pottery stores will carry them in a variety of sizes Hake Brush These brushes are great for covering a large area in slip on glaze. Available at most pottery supply stores Mud Tools Small Shredder These handy little shredders are great for cleaning up rims, leveling out pots and so many other tasks. Blades are replaceable. Also available in a long flat version Mud tools Cutting Wire These are a staff favourite for cutting wires. They wire doesn't kink and these handles are much easier to use than the wood ones. Found at almost all pottery supply stores GR Pottery Forms We have a number of GR Pottery Forms in Room 1 for making plates and trays. Most pottery supply stores will carry them Mud Tools When we set up individual tool kits for classes we made sure to splurge a little and include these. Each colour is a different hardness and they come in a variety of shapes Banding Wheel These are the banding wheels you will find in Room 1. They are really similar to the Shimpo but a bit more affordable. Staff and students love them. MDO Plywood Medium Density Overlay (MDO) Plywood is arguable to best material to work on. It is smooth so no texture when rolling slabs, easy to clean so no dust like canvas, porous so things don't stick too much and very durable. All of our handbuilding tables are topped with it. You can make ware boards, bats and more from it. This material is commonly used by sign painters. It can sometimes be a bit tricky to track down, Home Hardware building centers and other smaller specialized companies will carry it or can order it in. It's a bit pricey but it is worth it.

More Information about New Clay Conference Hotels Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport 1172 Walkley Rd, Ottawa Check Availability Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100Kent St, Ottawa Check Availability Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa 100 Coventry Rd, Ottawa Check Availability Travelodge by Wyndham Ottawa East 1486 Innes Rd Ottawa Check Availability Quality Inn 3363 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans Check Availability Holiday Inn Express Ottawa East 500 Brisebois Cres Orleans Check Availability Restaurants LunchBox 2817 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans LunchBox The Garlic King 2586 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans The Garlic King T'Basil 2440 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans T'Basil Food Court Place d'Orleans 110 Place d'Orleans Dr, Orleans Food Court Place d'Orleans Farm Boy 3035 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans Farm Boy Chili Thai Takeout 3018 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans Chili Thai Takeout Mexicali Rosa's 250 Centrum Blvd, Orleans Mexicali Rosa's Taproom260 260 Centrum Blvd, Orleans Taproom260

Find the answers to our most commonly asked questions about our programs, registration, services, hours and location. FAQ Programs Registration Clay & Firing Hours & Location Do you offer private lessons? This programming is currently on hold due to high volume of full session classes, lack of instructors, and studio space availability. Please contact the studio office for specific requests. Do you have open studio time or a membership program? No, the Gloucester Pottery School operates solely as a school and the studio is not available for public use outside of class time. Do you offer make-up lessons for classes missed? Make-up lessons or substitute classes are not offered. However, if you have missed your last glazing class, arrangements can be made with the studio office to have you attend an alternate glazing class if available. If you cannot join another glazing class, we will happily glaze your pieces for you with your selected glazes. If you have missed a wheel throwing or trimming class, please contact the office so we can make arrangments for either extra pieces to be thrown or trimmed for you. Where can I find examples of kids projects to choose from for birthdays and workshops? On the Book a Party - Children's Handbuilding Party page of our website you will find a gallery of sample projects your child can choose from for a birthday party or workshop. When will my pottery be ready for pick up? Pottery will be ready approximately 3 weeks from: - The last day of class (for students enrolled in a full session) - The day of drop off (for clients who have brought in pots outside of class time) - The day of the birthday or workshop Please note that you will receive an email from our Studio Manager when the pieces are ready to be picked up. We recommend checking your junk/spam folder and calling the studio office if you have not heard from us after 3 weeks. What happens if I miss my glazing class? The instructor/technician can glaze the pieces for you. If you know in advance you will be missing the class, choose the colours ahead of time and we can get them glazed and fired with the rest of the class. Otherwise follow up studio manager regarding what you want to do. You can take your bisqueware home and bring them to a future glazing class in the next session you are registered in. You can sign up for a glazing session. Due to our packed schedules, glazing sessions have been scheduled Wednesday mornings (10am-12pm) at the end of each session. You can contact Studio manager to register. We recommend this for students who have experience glazing. First timers will struggle in a glazing session as we may not have an instructor available to teach them the basics. How do I register for a course, workshop, camp, One Night on the Wheel, birthday party, etc? On our website you can visit the Register page which will give you the options of registering for Classes, Camps, One Nights, and Glazing Sessions. When you click on the ‘Register’ button, you will be redirected to our programming website to complete and process your registration. For birthdays, you would visit our “Book a Party” page and follow the prompts for selecting a time slot and payment. How do I know if there is room in a class or workshop? Courses may be noted as Full or Almost Full, but these notations are updated manually and may not be indicative of the actual availability in a class. It is best to check our programming site for up-to-date enrollment numbers. To check enrollment numbers on our programming site, click the ‘Register’ button for a course you are interested in. This will redirect you to our programing site where more information and number of spots remaining in a course will be noted. How old do I have to be to use the wheel? The minimum age for enrolling in a wheel class or camp is 12 years old. Can I register my child for Pottery and Dance summer camps? The Pottery and Dance camps are run through the City of Ottawa, with the Gloucester Pottery School hosting the pottery portion of the day. All registration for Pottery and Dance camps must be done through the City of Ottawa recreation website. Please note that GPS does not have access to your City of Ottawa account or personal information. Can I fire clay from outside the studio? No, only clay purchased from our studio will be fired in our kilns. Can I buy clay to work with at home? Only active students can buy clay to work with at home. It is recommended that they follow the class timeline in terms of firings, to ensure their pieces are completed before the glazing class which is the last day of classes in the 6-week session. What is included in the cost of clay? The bisque firing is included, but there are additional fees should you be unable to complete your pots during class time. Are the glazes used at Gloucester Pottery School food safe? Yes, unless mentioned otherwise by the instructor, all glazes are food, microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe. What are the Gloucester Pottery School’s hours? Our administrative hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-2:30pm. Emails and phone calls will be answered during this time. There will be additional hours outside of these times for pottery pickups, which will be noted in the communication you receive from the Studio Manager once the pieces are ready for pickup. Where is the Gloucester Pottery School located? We are on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Centre (245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans): - From the upper main entrance on Centrum Blvd, go down the grand staircase and our school will be in the back left corner behind the galleries. - From the rear main entrance on Brisebois (across from the Holiday Inn hotel), walk past the galleries and turn right.

What to see in Ottawa While you're in town for the conference you might want to take some time to check out the following places! Art Studios & Makerspaces The Ottawa School of Art Offers a wide range of art classes, workshops, and exhibitions. Studio spaces are available for rental. Location in market and in Shenkman Arts Center. www.artottawa.ca Hintonburg Pottery www.hintonburgpottery.ca LOAM Clay Studio www.loamclaystudio.ca Contemporary ceramics studio offering wheel-throwing and hand-building classes. Glebe Community Centre www.gnag.ca Offers pottery classes and workshops for artists of all skill levels. Art Galleries & Museums National Gallery of Canada www.gallery.ca Home to extensive collections of Canadian, Indigenous, and contemporary art. Ottawa Art Gallery www.oaggao.ca A hub for contemporary art, supporting local and emerging artists. Karsh-Masson Gallery https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/art-centres-galleries-and-exhibition-spaces/ Showcasing local talent and featuring contemporary exhibitions. Galerie SAW Gallery www.saw-centre.com An artist-run centre focusing on socially engaged and experimental art. Public Art & Cultural Spaces ByWard Market www.byward-market.com A historic market with artisans selling handmade goods, including ceramics. Remic Rapids https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/remic-rapids-park Famous for its outdoor rock sculptures along the Ottawa River. Somerset Street West & Chinatown Murals https://ottawachinatown.ca/chinatown-murals/ This area is filled with vibrant street art and murals celebrating Ottawa's diverse cultures. Shops Specializing in Handmade Crafts Maker House Co. www.makerhouse.com Shop for handmade goods by Canadian makers, including ceramics and woodcraft. Flock Boutique www.flockboutique.ca Boutique featuring handmade clothing, jewelry, and ceramics from Canadian designers. Victoire Boutique www.victoireboutique.com Fashion boutique also offering handmade jewelry and home décor by local artisans. The Village Quire www.thevillagequire.ca A gift shop specializing in handmade stationery and home goods. Hintonburg Pottery Shop www.hintonburgpottery.ca Pottery shop showcasing handmade ceramics by local artists. Boogie + Birdie www.boogieandbirdie.ca Whimsical boutique featuring handmade ceramics, jewelry, and crafts. The Papery www.papery.ca Known for handmade stationery, they also carry locally crafted gift items. Section Title This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Slide Title This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content.

Gloucester Pottery School is accepting entries for the Founder's Mug Exhibition.  This exhibition will be held in the Dust Evan's Gallery.  All items must be for sale.  60% of sales are retained by the artist and 40% of sales go towards the Founder's Bursaries to improve access of programming for members of equity seeking groups. Founder's Mug Exhibition Gloucester Pottery School is accepting entries for the Founder's Mug Exhibition. This exhibition will be held in the Dust Evan's Gallery. All items must be for sale. 60% of sales are retained by the artist and 40% of sales go towards the Founder's Bursaries to improve access of programming for members of equity seeking groups. The School's founder Rosemary Swan started Gloucester Pottery School in 1991 and led it for almost 30 years before retiring at the end of 2020. The school continues her mission of providing excellent education and community enrichment through ceramics. There is no fee to enter Up to 3 entries per person Mugs must primarily be made of clay Open to Canadian artists and artists living in Canada at the time of the exhibition Delivery or shipping to Gloucester Pottery School is the responsibility of the artist Unsold works will be the responsibility of Gloucester Pottery School to return to the artist Work will be displayed in the gallery and will be viewable online and available for sale. Sold items will be available after the exhibition ends Entry Deadline: December 16th Notification: January 6th Arrive at GPS by: January 27th Exhibition Dates: February 10th - April 5th Entry Form First Name Last Name Email Address Website (include http://) Instagram (include http://www.instagram.com/) Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Entry 1 Entry 1 Title Entry 1 Dimensions Entry 1 Description Entry 1 Image Select File Max File Size 15MB Entry 1 Detail Image Select File Max File Size 15MB Entry 2 Entry 2 Title Entry 2 Dimensions Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Entry 2 Description Entry 2 Image Select File Max File Size 15MB Entry 2 Detail Image Select File Max File Size 15MB Entry 3 Entry 3 Title Entry 3 Dimensions Entry 3 Description Entry 3 Image Select File Max File Size 15MB Entry 3 Detail Image Select File Max File Size 15MB OPTIONAL: Do you self indentify as a member of an equity seeking group? equity-seeking groups: Equity-seeking groups are communities that face significant collective challenges in participating in society. This marginalization could be created by attitudinal, historic, social and environmental barriers based on age, ethnicity, disability, economic status, gender, nationality, race, sexual orientation and transgender status, etc. Equity-seeking groups are those that identify barriers to equal access, opportunities and resources due to disadvantage and discrimination and actively seek social justice and reparation. Submit

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Do you have a suggestion for a class or workshop? Is there a visiting artist you would love to see at GPS? Feedback you would like to share? Or any other questions or comment?  Send us a message. Contact Us Where in Ottawa is Gloucester Pottery School: The Gloucester Pottery School is on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Center, 245 Centrum Boulevard in Orleans, Ottawa’s east-end. It’s just 15 minutes from downtown, 18 minutes from Rockland and just a few minutes walk from OC Transpo’s Orléans Station at Place d’Orléans. The closest major intersection is St. Joseph Boulevard and Place d’Orléans Drive. Driving Directions: Directions from West: Take HWY-417 E. Keep left to take Regional Road 174 E toward Orléans/Rockland. Take the Place d’Orléans exit. Turn left onto Place d’Orléans Drive. Turn left onto Centrum Boulevard. The Shenkman Arts Centre is on the left. Directions from East: Take HWY 17 W. Continue on Regional Road 174 W. Exit at Tenth Line Road. Turn left at Tenth Line Road. Turn right at St Joseph Boulevard. Turn right at Prestone Drive. Turn left at Centrum Boulevard. The Shenkman Arts Centre is on the right. Shenkman Hours: M onday to Friday – 8:30ampm-10:00 pm Saturday to Sunday – 8:30 am to 8:00 pm The following days are statutory or declared holidays by the City of Ottawa. The Shenkman Arts Centre will be closed on the following dates: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day Shenkman Arts Center Location in Shenkman Arts Center: The Gloucester Pottery School is on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Center. If you followed the above driving directions and are travelling East on Centrum Boulevard you will want to turn down the driveway on your left just before you reach the Shenkman Arts Center. Drive towards the Holiday Inn and park in the lot directly at the rear of the Shenkman Arts Center. Enter our building through the Shenkman entrance off the parking lot, the entrance is right between 1H and 1J on the map. You can walk straight ahead past Trinity Galleries turning right just after our Dust Evans Gallery and you will see our entrance. Gloucester Pottery School is an incorporated non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors The Gloucester Pottery School is always looking for board member candidates and/or volunteers to help the board with specific tasks (Finance, treasury, legal, governance, strategic thinking, etc.). If you are interested or would like more information please email kaitlyn@gloucesterpotteryschool.com We’d love to hear from you! Shenkman Arts Center | 245 Centrum Blvd. | Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Admin: 613-424-2888 | email Subject Submit Thanks for submitting! REACH US DIRECTLY: Kaitlyn Brennan , Executive Director (regarding exhibitions, equipment, teaching opportunities, and artistic events): kaitlyn@gloucesterpotteryschool.com Chantale McGrat h, Studio Manager (for inquiries regarding studio time, pottery firings, products, courses and programs): studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com Do you have a suggestion for a class or workshop? Is there a visiting artist you would love to see at GPS? Feedback you would like to share? Or any other questions or comment? Send us a message.

Gloucester Pottery School's cancellation policy for classes, workshops and parties. Cancellation Policies Cancellation Policy Make-up classes Gloucester Pottery School does not substitute or provide make-up classes. If you miss a class, your instructor will ensure your work is at an appropriate state that allows you to continue with the class structure the following week(s). Cancellation policy for class or workshop enrollment For all class refunds requested, an Administrative Fee of $25+HST will apply even if refund is credited to your account. No refunds are given unless the request is made 7 days before the 1st class is due to commence, unless it is due to a provincial or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure. Refunds will be processed within 21 days of the refund request. No refunds are given for specialized Professional Workshops, where an outside artist is brought in to present. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any program or activity due to low enrollment or inclement weather. A full refund will be provided for cancelled classes and every attempt will be made to re-schedule postponed classes. Refunds for purchased goods: for clay or toolkits Refunds will be issued within 30 days of purchase. Unused item and proof of purchase receipt must be presented in order to receive a refund. Returned cheques An admin fee will be imposed for all returned cheques and could result in refusal of future participation. Covid 19 Class Policies In the event of a provincially or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure occurring prior to the start of the course, you will be given the choice of a full course credit on your account or a full refund for your class. If the closure occurs once the course is in progress, you will be given the choice of a pro-rated course credit or refund for the remainder of your classes. We will waive our administrative fee for courses cancelled due to a provincial or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure. If we have to cancel a single class of your course due to an Ottawa Public Health Covid closure of the Shenkman Arts Center, we will extend your course by 1 week to make up the class. If the make-up date at the end of the session does not fit the student’s schedule we will offer make up glazing sessions that they can sign up for. (*glazing class is the last class of each course).

Terms of service, cancellation policies, and, frequently asked questions around our children’s birthday parties and adult group events. Party Terms and Conditions Terms of Service - Children's Birthday Parties Event bookings are a total of 2 hours in length. All participants are asked to arrive no more than 5 minutes before the booking time and wait outside the GPS doors for your party host who will bring your group in together and are expected to leave promptly at the end of the booking time. If departure from our space is delayed, an additional penalty fee of $50.00 per 15 mins will be added to the remaining balance of the booking. Additionally, if the room is left in a state where staff will have to perform clean up outside of their regular duties, a cleaning surcharge of $50.00 will be applied to the remaining balance of the booking. The party price includes 8 participants. Additional participants are $25 each. The maximum number of participants for parties is 12. Our school will be offering regular programming during the party’s duration. We ask that you be respectful of these classes and monitor noise levels to mitigate interruption. The staff leading the event are responsible for the education and instruction of the pottery project and to ensure the event runs smoothly and to schedule. All questions and concerns outside of that scope should be directed to the Studio Manager: studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com . An invoice will be sent to you via email through GPS ' website on Tuesday following the party for the balance of the fees including any additional fees such as extra participants . Cancellation policy: For all refunds requested, an Administrative Fee of $25+HST will apply even if refund is credited to your account. No refunds are given unless the request is made 7 days before the event booking is due to commence, unless it is due to a provincial or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure. Refunds will be processed within 21 days of the refund request. FAQ Where do we meet for our party? You will gather with your guests outside the doors to Gloucester Pottery School. Your party host will greet you 5 minutes before the party start time and bring you into the school. Is there a separate room for cake and gifts? All activities are held within the same room. After the construction portion of the party, work tables will be cleaned to help transition the space for cake/gifts. Can I bring food to the event? Due to time limitations, it is recommended that cake be the only food served during post project construction time. Do not forget to bring any plates, utensils or any other tableware needed. Is there access to a refrigerator? No, the studio is not equipped with a refrigerator for client use. Can I book additional time for the party? The total duration of the party is 2 hours. No extra time is available. Can I bring my own decorations? Our school is an active studio, to help preserve our space we ask that no outside decorations are brought to the event. The uniqueness of a party at Gloucester Pottery School is the opportunity to have a party in a pottery classroom, it is not a “party room”. There are a few elements the school adds for parties to personalize the event. Can I bring balloons? Due to the nature of the studio we ask that no balloons are brought, there are many items that could be bumped and broken, individuals with latex allergies, etc. Can non-participants attend the event? Only participants and the host parents will be allowed in the classroom. Exceptions are made for those participants who require additional support to be present. Parents/guardians of participants are welcome to wait by the lower level art galleries for the duration of the event. When will the pieces be ready for pickup? It will take approximately 3 weeks for the projects to be completed. Once all of the pieces are ready for pickup, the birthday organizer will be contacted by email through our website with pickup instructions. All pieces are to be picked up by the organizer and it is their responsibility to distribute the finished pieces to each participant. Terms of Service - Adult Group Events Due to equipment and facility limitations, adult group events are limited to a maximum of 7 participants. All pieces will need to be fired twice and glazed before they can be brought home. This process will take approximately 3 weeks. Once all of the pieces are ready for pickup, the event organizer will be contacted by email with pickup instructions. All pieces are to be picked up by the organizer and it is their responsibility to distribute the finished pieces to each participant. Event bookings are a total of 2 hours in length. All participants are asked to arrive no more than 5 minutes before the booking time and are expected to leave promptly at the end of the booking time. If departure from our space is delayed, an additional penalty fee of $50.00 per 15 mins will be added to the remaining balance of the booking. An invoice of the remaining balance will be sent to the event organizer via email on the Tuesday following the event. Our school will be offering regular programming during the party’s duration. We ask that you be respectful of these classes and monitor noise levels to mitigate interruption. The staff leading the event are responsible for the education and instruction of the pottery project and to ensure the event runs smoothly and to schedule. All questions and concerns outside of that scope should be directed to the Studio Manager: studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com . Cancellation policy: For all refunds requested, an Administrative Fee of $25+HST will apply even if refund is credited to your account. No refunds are given unless the request is made 7 days before the event booking is due to commence, unless it is due to a provincial or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure. Refunds will be processed within 21 days of the refund request.

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Gloucester Pottery School is growing its number of programs and ways it serves our community.  If you are involved with an organization and would like to partner with us on a program please reach out. 2025 Demonstrating Artists October 24-26 2025 Gloucester Pottery School is growing its number of programs and ways it serves our community. If you are involved with an organization and would like to partner with us on a program please reach out. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, I grew up in North Vancouver playing in forests always enchanted by their beauty. The tall trees, varied grasses, wildflowers, water polished rocks, and majestic mountain ranges of BC are my inspiration. The organic earthy colour tones I need to work with are enhanced by my favorite type of kiln firing. Salt Firing creates textured and varying tones capturing light within the surface. The outcome with each piece unique, enhanced by the unpredictable nature of the process. Since childhood I have always known I would be a potter and realize how blessed I have been to continually grow and create work that comes from within. I strive to make dishes that are comfortable to hold and use every day with a calming presence. Sculptural pieces strong in form that enrich the space they contain. http://www.cathijefferson.com/ Cathi Jefferson Marissa Y Alexander is a ceramic artist based in Hamilton, Ontario. She holds a BA in Sociology from McMaster University and an Advanced Diploma in Craft and Design (Ceramics) from Sheridan College. Marissa completed her MFA in Ceramic Art at The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, and has previously served as a full-time Artist-In-Residence at Harbourfront Centre. Marissa has gained recognition for her ceramics, receiving various awards while exhibiting both nationally and internationally. https://www.marissaya.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/marissaya_/ Marissa Y Alexander Heather Lepp is an artist and educator originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She received her BFA from the University of Manitoba in 2016, and her MFA from West Virginia University in 2024. In addition to formal education, she apprenticed with four professional potters across North America from 2016-2020. In 2019 she was an artist in residence at Medalta, and in 2023 she was a summer resident at the Red Lodge Clay Center. She has taught at numerous art centers and exhibited her work across Canada and the United States. In 2025 she was awarded emerging artist of the year in Ceramics Monthly. Currently, she is a long-term resident at the Clay Studio of Missoula. https://www.heatherleppceramics.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/heatherlepp/ Heather Lepp