Parkdale Pottery Blog
Member Highlight: Diana Scheer
We spend a lot of time around works-in-progress at the studio.
Things wrapped in plastic. Half-finished ideas. Pieces...
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Spring 2026 Pottery Market
Most of what happens in the studio doesn’t look very polished.
It’s wedging, trimming, re-throwing something that did...
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Flower Bricks with Joan Bruneau
There’s something very satisfying about making something that fits.
Not just visually, but physically. A lid that set...
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Kiefer Floreal: Throw BIG or Go Home
At some point in every potter’s life, you try to throw something bigger than you probably should.
It starts confident...
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Scratching the Surface with Lesley McInally
There’s a very specific moment in the studio where everything is going great… until it isn’t. You’ve made the form. Y...
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Favours - Canadian Clay Exhibition at NCECA Detroit March 2026
See what the Canadian Clay community has to offer at NCECA 2026
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7 Reasons Why Everyone in Toronto Is Taking Pottery Classes (and Why You Should Too)
Hey Toronto, we see you. You’re artsy, curious, overstimulated, slightly over-caffeinated, and looking for something ...
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Why Throwing Off the Hump Should Be Your New Favourite Technique
Lately, things have been getting a little more adventurous over at the Queen Street West studio with our members expe...
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Celebrating International Women's Day: Potters Who Inspire Us
At Parkdale Pottery, we’re lucky to be surrounded by an incredible community of artists, but today, we’re shining a s...
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Love is in the Air: Exciting Valentine’s Day Events in Toronto 2025
Ah yes, the annual Valentine’s Day scramble—what to buy, where to go, and how to make it special. We’d tell you to bo...
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Pottery Trends of 2025: What’s Hot in Clay This Year
Pottery is always evolving, and as we head into 2025, the world of ceramics is filled with fresh trends that are perf...
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Inside the Studio with Sonya Spilkin
Recently, we had the joy of connecting with local artist, art teacher and Parkdale Pottery community member Sonya Spi...
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