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Jasmine Cardenas

Jasmine Cardenas, Dos Carros, 17" x 13" x 11", clay, fired stone pigment, $1300, 2026

Jasmine Cardenas, Dos Carros, 17" x 13" x 11", clay, fired stone pigment, $1300, 2026

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FUSION CLAY AND GLASS Ontario

FUSION acknowledges funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario and from our private sponsors.

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fusion@clayandglass.on.ca

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FUSION is a registered charitable, not-for-profit organization.

Charitable Registration Number: 122093826 RR0001

All are welcome.

Madelyn Fenton

Madelyn Fenton

🥣CALL OUT FOR EMPTY BOWLS AT THE GARDINER MUSEUM

We’re happy to share this opportunity on behalf of the Gardiner Museum. Their annual Empty Bowls event, in support of Anishnawbe Health Foundation, takes place November 16. Guests fill a handcrafted bowl with soup to enjoy and keep as a lasting token of the cause — and organizers are seeking 250 bowl donations (6”–8” diameter, functional and food-safe) to make it possible.

Bowls can be signed and dropped off at the Gardiner Museum by October 31, marked “EMPTY BOWLS” with your name and bowl count. Note: bowl donations are not eligible for tax receipts, but your generosity will be celebrated at the event!

For questions, to share how many bowls you plan to donate, or for general information, contact Adeline at adeline@gardinermuseum.on.ca.

🥣CALL OUT FOR EMPTY BOWLS AT THE GARDINER MUSEUM

We’re happy to share this opportunity on behalf of the Gardiner Museum. Their annual Empty Bowls event, in support of Anishnawbe Health Foundation, takes place November 16. Guests fill a handcrafted bowl with soup to enjoy and keep as a lasting token of the cause — and organizers are seeking 250 bowl donations (6”–8” diameter, functional and food-safe) to make it possible.

Bowls can be signed and dropped off at the Gardiner Museum by October 31, marked “EMPTY BOWLS” with your name and bowl count. Note: bowl donations are not eligible for tax receipts, but your generosity will be celebrated at the event!

For questions, to share how many bowls you plan to donate, or for general information, contact Adeline at adeline@gardinermuseum.on.ca.

✨ FACES of FUSION is back! ✨
Join us Wednesday at 1 PM for a lively conversation with Madelyn Fenton, a ceramic artist based in London, Ontario.
We’ll be talking about art, creativity, inspiration, and the journey of being an artist—the ideas and experiences that shape the work we make.
🎥 Tune in live on Instagram @fusionclayglass
•
Curious about the artists we’ve featured in previous FACES of FUSION conversations? Visit the FUSION website or browse past conversations right here on Instagram.
FUSION — The Ontario Clay & Glass Association
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#FacesOfFUSION #FusionClayGlass #ConversationsAboutArt #Artists #Ceramics CanadianCeramics

✨ FACES of FUSION is back! ✨
Join us Wednesday at 1 PM for a lively conversation with Madelyn Fenton, a ceramic artist based in London, Ontario.
We’ll be talking about art, creativity, inspiration, and the journey of being an artist—the ideas and experiences that shape the work we make.
🎥 Tune in live on Instagram @fusionclayglass
•
Curious about the artists we’ve featured in previous FACES of FUSION conversations? Visit the FUSION website or browse past conversations right here on Instagram.
FUSION — The Ontario Clay & Glass Association
•
#FacesOfFUSION #FusionClayGlass #ConversationsAboutArt #Artists #Ceramics CanadianCeramics

⏰ Just a few days left to apply! 🏺✨

The deadline for FUSION Scholarships is this Wednesday, September 30. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time!

FUSION Scholarships support clay and glass artists at every stage: workshops, residencies, courses, travel, studio purchases, research, and more. You do not need to be a FUSION member to apply!

This year we’re also seeking applications for the Ann Allen Memorial Scholarship: two awards for artists or collectives who bring people together through art, honouring Ann’s legacy as a beloved board member, guild volunteer, and true community builder. We extend our gratitude to Salina Szechtman for supporting these awards in memory of Ann.
The Susan Low-Beer Student Scholarship also supports a student in a full-time clay or glass program who is dedicated to their artistic development.

👉 Link in bio to apply before the deadline. Know someone who deserves this? Send it their way!

Artwork: 2025 Scholarship recipient Kaley Flowers @kaleyflowers

⏰ Just a few days left to apply! 🏺✨

The deadline for FUSION Scholarships is this Wednesday, September 30. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time!

FUSION Scholarships support clay and glass artists at every stage: workshops, residencies, courses, travel, studio purchases, research, and more. You do not need to be a FUSION member to apply!

This year we’re also seeking applications for the Ann Allen Memorial Scholarship: two awards for artists or collectives who bring people together through art, honouring Ann’s legacy as a beloved board member, guild volunteer, and true community builder. We extend our gratitude to Salina Szechtman for supporting these awards in memory of Ann.
The Susan Low-Beer Student Scholarship also supports a student in a full-time clay or glass program who is dedicated to their artistic development.

👉 Link in bio to apply before the deadline. Know someone who deserves this? Send it their way!

Artwork: 2025 Scholarship recipient Kaley Flowers @kaleyflowers

Artist Feature: Jordan Danger @jordandangercreative
Letting the Inside Out

Over the course of the year, we’ll be spotlighting artists featured in CONNECT ONLINE, FUSION’s juried virtual exhibition showcasing contemporary clay and glass practices.

Jordan Danger is part of CONNECT ONLINE, designed to connect artists and audiences beyond geographic boundaries and offer an accessible platform to experience the depth and diversity of work from artists across Ontario and beyond. This year’s exhibition is juried by Teresa Dunlop.

🗓 January 2026 – January 2027
🌐 View the full exhibition at clayandglass.on.ca or at the link in our bio

Artist Feature: Jordan Danger @jordandangercreative
Letting the Inside Out

Over the course of the year, we’ll be spotlighting artists featured in CONNECT ONLINE, FUSION’s juried virtual exhibition showcasing contemporary clay and glass practices.

Jordan Danger is part of CONNECT ONLINE, designed to connect artists and audiences beyond geographic boundaries and offer an accessible platform to experience the depth and diversity of work from artists across Ontario and beyond. This year’s exhibition is juried by Teresa Dunlop.

🗓 January 2026 – January 2027
🌐 View the full exhibition at clayandglass.on.ca or at the link in our bio

DID YOU KNOW? 🌱

Being part of a guild, studio, or association that’s a FUSION member doesn’t automatically make YOU a FUSION member! That means you could be missing out on great benefits — like clay discounts, features in FUSION Magazine, special
member rates for our workshops and yearly conference, and so much more.

Good news: members of FUSION guilds are eligible for a reduced rate Affiliate membership. And right now, we’re also offering a limited time $50 discount on Affiliate memberships, available until December 31, 2026. It’s the perfect time to make it official and join us directly! Use code AFFILIATE50 at checkout when joining as an Affiliate member.

Curious if your guild, studio, or association is listed? Check the link in our bio, and reach out if you have any questions!

Artwork: Resonance by Deborah Hatanaka @toru_ceramics

DID YOU KNOW? 🌱

Being part of a guild, studio, or association that’s a FUSION member doesn’t automatically make YOU a FUSION member! That means you could be missing out on great benefits — like clay discounts, features in FUSION Magazine, special
member rates for our workshops and yearly conference, and so much more.

Good news: members of FUSION guilds are eligible for a reduced rate Affiliate membership. And right now, we’re also offering a limited time $50 discount on Affiliate memberships, available until December 31, 2026. It’s the perfect time to make it official and join us directly! Use code AFFILIATE50 at checkout when joining as an Affiliate member.

Curious if your guild, studio, or association is listed? Check the link in our bio, and reach out if you have any questions!

Artwork: Resonance by Deborah Hatanaka @toru_ceramics

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

Our virtual Annual General Meeting is happening tonight, Wednesday, September 23, from 7–8 PM! We’ll be reflecting on the highlights of 2025–2026, sharing the Annual Report, and looking ahead to an exciting year to come.

A huge thank you to everyone who RSVP’d and voted by proxy — your engagement means so much to us and helps shape the future of FUSION. 🧡 Please note that RSVPs and proxy voting are now closed.

📧 Keep an eye on your inbox this morning — your Zoom link is on its way! Can’t find it? Be sure to check all your email folders, including spam, just in case it’s hiding there.

See you tonight!

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

Our virtual Annual General Meeting is happening tonight, Wednesday, September 23, from 7–8 PM! We’ll be reflecting on the highlights of 2025–2026, sharing the Annual Report, and looking ahead to an exciting year to come.

A huge thank you to everyone who RSVP’d and voted by proxy — your engagement means so much to us and helps shape the future of FUSION. 🧡 Please note that RSVPs and proxy voting are now closed.

📧 Keep an eye on your inbox this morning — your Zoom link is on its way! Can’t find it? Be sure to check all your email folders, including spam, just in case it’s hiding there.

See you tonight!

This past Sunday, a wonderful group of volunteers came together to install the Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists at Neilson Park Creative Centre @npccarts — the final stop on the tour! Thank you to Reginald, Talia, Adeline, Yu Yu, and Peidi for all your hard work 🙏🏼

A huge shout out to Pottery Supply House @potterysupplyhouse for sponsoring all of the travel between galleries for the Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists! Your support made this tour possible.

And a very special thank you to Hamilton, “the clay guy.” Hamilton is always such a positive, generous presence. He went out of his way to help open crates and was a huge part of this exhibition behind the scenes. We are so grateful. Thank you, PSH, and thank you, Hamilton!

📍 The exhibition is on now at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke — come see this incredible showcase of emerging talent before the tour wraps up!

This past Sunday, a wonderful group of volunteers came together to install the Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists at Neilson Park Creative Centre @npccarts — the final stop on the tour! Thank you to Reginald, Talia, Adeline, Yu Yu, and Peidi for all your hard work 🙏🏼

A huge shout out to Pottery Supply House @potterysupplyhouse for sponsoring all of the travel between galleries for the Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists! Your support made this tour possible.

And a very special thank you to Hamilton, “the clay guy.” Hamilton is always such a positive, generous presence. He went out of his way to help open crates and was a huge part of this exhibition behind the scenes. We are so grateful. Thank you, PSH, and thank you, Hamilton!

📍 The exhibition is on now at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke — come see this incredible showcase of emerging talent before the tour wraps up!

📣 MEET YOUR BOARD NOMINEES 📣

At this year’s AGM, FUSION members will vote to elect two new board members:

🗳️ Hannah Faas, nominated for Treasurer
🗳️ Tiffany Chan, nominated for Student Liaison

We’re so excited about what they’ll bring to the board. Cast your vote at the AGM and help make it official!

Don’t forget: our virtual Annual General Meeting is Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7–8 PM. We’ll reflect on the highlights of 2025–2026, share the Annual Report, and look ahead to the year ahead.

Can’t make it live? You can still participate by voting by proxy. 🗳️

🔗 RSVP, vote by proxy, or read the Annual Report at the link in our bio. Please RSVP or vote by proxy by 5 PM on Tuesday, September 22.

📣 MEET YOUR BOARD NOMINEES 📣

At this year’s AGM, FUSION members will vote to elect two new board members:

🗳️ Hannah Faas, nominated for Treasurer
🗳️ Tiffany Chan, nominated for Student Liaison

We’re so excited about what they’ll bring to the board. Cast your vote at the AGM and help make it official!

Don’t forget: our virtual Annual General Meeting is Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7–8 PM. We’ll reflect on the highlights of 2025–2026, share the Annual Report, and look ahead to the year ahead.

Can’t make it live? You can still participate by voting by proxy. 🗳️

🔗 RSVP, vote by proxy, or read the Annual Report at the link in our bio. Please RSVP or vote by proxy by 5 PM on Tuesday, September 22.

📅 NEW INFO SESSION: Monday, September 28 @ 7 PM on Zoom

Thinking about joining us in Tortola this February but not sure it’s for you yet? This is your chance to find out. Join our online info session for all the details, straight from the people running the trip.

Hosted at The Pottery Garden @thepotterygardenvi alongside local artist and educator Karl Burnett, in collaboration with Alison Brannen, this session will walk you through everything you need to know about our 10-day retreat in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

A taste of what we’ll cover:
🏖️ 10 days in Cane Garden Bay, steps from a swimmable beach
🏺 8 studio days with electric kiln firings
🎨 Workshops with Karl Burnett, Alison Brannen, Catharina Goldnau and a special guest
🗺️ An island tour and a free day to explore
🎉 A concluding exhibition of your work in Road Town with official local recognition
🌺 Authentic Tortolan culture, community and cuisine

Register at the link in our bio to save your spot!

📅 NEW INFO SESSION: Monday, September 28 @ 7 PM on Zoom

Thinking about joining us in Tortola this February but not sure it’s for you yet? This is your chance to find out. Join our online info session for all the details, straight from the people running the trip.

Hosted at The Pottery Garden @thepotterygardenvi alongside local artist and educator Karl Burnett, in collaboration with Alison Brannen, this session will walk you through everything you need to know about our 10-day retreat in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

A taste of what we’ll cover:
🏖️ 10 days in Cane Garden Bay, steps from a swimmable beach
🏺 8 studio days with electric kiln firings
🎨 Workshops with Karl Burnett, Alison Brannen, Catharina Goldnau and a special guest
🗺️ An island tour and a free day to explore
🎉 A concluding exhibition of your work in Road Town with official local recognition
🌺 Authentic Tortolan culture, community and cuisine

Register at the link in our bio to save your spot!

ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MINERAL 🐚🌿🪨

We’re thrilled to announce the exhibition marking the culmination of our 2025 FUSION Mentorship with Toronto ceramic artist Julie Moon @juliemoonceramics

Over eight months, twelve emerging and mid-career artists worked closely with Julie on form and surface decoration — refining their creative voices, strengthening technical skills, and exploring new directions in clay. The result is a body of work that reflects a year of growth, experimentation, and dialogue, spanning both functional and sculptural pieces.
We’re honoured to be hosted by Vessels + Sticks @vesselsandsticks , a curated gallery presenting contemporary ceramics that push structure, material, and form beyond traditional expectations. We couldn’t ask for a better place to share this work.

Exhibiting artists:
Alex Chouinard-McLellan, Anne Kobayashi, Chloe Begg, Hana Balaban-Pommier, Jamie Bennett, Jasmine Cardenas, Keana Gauvin, Maddie Gabriel, MP Guillot, Talia Silva, Thomas Paik, V Vallieres

🗓️ October 3–24, 2026
🎉 Opening reception: Saturday, October 3, 2–5 PM
📍 Vessels + Sticks, 112 Avenue Rd. (Main Floor), Toronto

Come celebrate with us — all are welcome!

ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MINERAL 🐚🌿🪨

We’re thrilled to announce the exhibition marking the culmination of our 2025 FUSION Mentorship with Toronto ceramic artist Julie Moon @juliemoonceramics

Over eight months, twelve emerging and mid-career artists worked closely with Julie on form and surface decoration — refining their creative voices, strengthening technical skills, and exploring new directions in clay. The result is a body of work that reflects a year of growth, experimentation, and dialogue, spanning both functional and sculptural pieces.
We’re honoured to be hosted by Vessels + Sticks @vesselsandsticks , a curated gallery presenting contemporary ceramics that push structure, material, and form beyond traditional expectations. We couldn’t ask for a better place to share this work.

Exhibiting artists:
Alex Chouinard-McLellan, Anne Kobayashi, Chloe Begg, Hana Balaban-Pommier, Jamie Bennett, Jasmine Cardenas, Keana Gauvin, Maddie Gabriel, MP Guillot, Talia Silva, Thomas Paik, V Vallieres

🗓️ October 3–24, 2026
🎉 Opening reception: Saturday, October 3, 2–5 PM
📍 Vessels + Sticks, 112 Avenue Rd. (Main Floor), Toronto

Come celebrate with us — all are welcome!

Artist Feature: Patrick Li @mrli.ceramics
Upside Down Jellyfish

Over the course of the year, we’ll be spotlighting artists featured in CONNECT ONLINE, FUSION’s juried virtual exhibition showcasing contemporary clay and glass practices.

Patrick Li is part of CONNECT ONLINE, designed to connect artists and audiences beyond geographic boundaries and offer an accessible platform to experience the depth and diversity of work from artists across Ontario and beyond. This year’s exhibition is juried by Teresa Dunlop.

🗓 January 2026 – January 2027
🌐 View the full exhibition at clayandglass.on.ca or at the link in our bio

Artist Feature: Patrick Li @mrli.ceramics
Upside Down Jellyfish

Over the course of the year, we’ll be spotlighting artists featured in CONNECT ONLINE, FUSION’s juried virtual exhibition showcasing contemporary clay and glass practices.

Patrick Li is part of CONNECT ONLINE, designed to connect artists and audiences beyond geographic boundaries and offer an accessible platform to experience the depth and diversity of work from artists across Ontario and beyond. This year’s exhibition is juried by Teresa Dunlop.

🗓 January 2026 – January 2027
🌐 View the full exhibition at clayandglass.on.ca or at the link in our bio

Ishtar Warda

Ishtar Warda

✨ FACES of FUSION is back! ✨
Join us Wednesday at 1 PM for a lively conversation with Ishtar Warda, an artist based in Ottawa, Ontario.
We’ll be talking about art, creativity, inspiration, and the journey of being an artist—the ideas and experiences that shape the work we make.
🎥 Tune in live on Instagram @fusionclayglass
•
Curious about the artists we’ve featured in previous FACES of FUSION conversations? Visit the FUSION website or browse past conversations right here on Instagram.
FUSION — The Ontario Clay & Glass Association
•
#FacesOfFUSION #FusionClayGlass #ConversationsAboutArt #Artists #ceramicsinontario

✨ FACES of FUSION is back! ✨
Join us Wednesday at 1 PM for a lively conversation with Ishtar Warda, an artist based in Ottawa, Ontario.
We’ll be talking about art, creativity, inspiration, and the journey of being an artist—the ideas and experiences that shape the work we make.
🎥 Tune in live on Instagram @fusionclayglass
•
Curious about the artists we’ve featured in previous FACES of FUSION conversations? Visit the FUSION website or browse past conversations right here on Instagram.
FUSION — The Ontario Clay & Glass Association
•
#FacesOfFUSION #FusionClayGlass #ConversationsAboutArt #Artists #ceramicsinontario

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