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LAST DATE UPDATED: MARCH 6, 2026
LEARNING
Medalta’s Intensive Adult Workshops give you the chance to dive deep into a specific area of ceramics, strengthen your skills, and expand your knowledge base.
Led by accomplished artists and experts, these immersive, hands-on experiences take place in our collaborative studio environment where ideas, techniques, and inspiration are shared freely.
REGISTRATION OPENS: JAN 20, 2026 | MEDICINE HAT, AB
FLEMING COLLEGE
Looking to get creative with ceramics in February or March? Haliburton School of Art + Design is offering a variety of winter courses for every skill level, from week-long, to Saturday Workshops and a 6-week evening series, as well as two open-studio dates which provide an opportunity to work independently. Whether you’re brand new or building on existing skills, these courses make for the perfect creative winter getaway.
FEB/MAR, 2026 | HALIBURTON, ON
LARGE GARDEN MUSHROOM 2 – Join us for this 2-day workshop to make your own decorative ceramic mushroom for your garden (looks just as great indoors too)! Mushrooms will be designed and the pieces built on the first day and assembled, decorated, and finished on the next day.
MARCH 7-8, 2026 | LONDON, ON
In this 3 day course over 3 weeks, students will learn to make different styles of lidded pots. Best for intermediate students, who are confident centering at least 1 lb of clay. We will learn cap lids, inset lids, and flange lids, as well as experiment with different types of knobs and pulls to accent your piece. Students will also have an opportunity to practice the nuances of glazing lidded pots to finalize your new pieces.
APRIL 2 - 16, 2026 | HAMILTON, ON
Ceramic Furniture with Austin Coudriet - an immersive three-day workshop where participants will create their very own piece of ceramic furniture. Throughout the masterclass, you will gain practical experience in enclosing forms, constructing shrink slabs, and managing the drying process for each piece.
APRIL 17-19 OR APRIL 20-22, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
Freedom As Method: A Week-Long Ceramic Intensive with Grace Han - Discover a transformative approach to working with clay, one that prioritizes instinct, repetition, exploration, and the freedom to follow your ideas wherever they lead.
MAY 18-22, 2026 | BURLINGTON, ON
Come Fire With Us: A friendly Wood-fired Pottery Retreat in the heart of PEC. This workshop is geared towards those with clay experience and an interest in exploring atmospheric firing; wood firing experience is not required.
ONGOING DATES | 4 DAY WORKSHOPS | PICTON, ON
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS WITH NAOMI CLEMENT- Naomi teaches workshops and gives lectures across Canada and the US. These days she is teaching a wide range of virtual workshops—from instructional how-to sessions, to professional development workshops, or longer mentorship sessions, there is something for everyone.
ON DEMAND WITH PURCHASE | ONLINE
GLASS EDUCATION EXCHANGE (GEEX)
GEEX TALKS SEASON 6: GEEX SHORTS -The GEEX (Glass Education Exchange) Talks lecture series features outstanding artists and researchers within and beyond the field of glass.
ONGOING | ONLINE
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
Designed to connect artists and audiences beyond geographic boundaries, CONNECT ONLINE, FUSION's annual virtual exhibition, offers an accessible platform to experience the depth and diversity of clay and glass practices from across the community.
JAN 2026 - JAN 2027 | ONLINE
Step into this series of sculptural works and installations by Tanya Besedina that explore memory, transformation and the language of form, creating a dialogue between material, light and space.
FEB 28 - MAR 23, 2026 | SCARBOROUGH, ON
RECEPTION: MAR 1, 1-3 PM
ATTITUDE Potters' Guild of Hamilton and Region Biennial Exhibition 2026 – This biennial juried exhibition of the Potters’ Guild of Hamilton and Region is a showcase of recent works by some of their members. The jurors this year include Wayne Cardinalli, professional ceramicist with over 40 years experience and Naomi Clement, Canadian artist and educator.
MARCH 6 – 29, 2026 | DUNDAS, ON
Reception and Awards Ceremony: Friday, March 6, 7-9:30 PM
FUSION TALKS & TOURS: VIP Tour with Sequoia Miller of Linda Rotua Sormin: Uncertain Ground, a FUSION member exclusive! Experience the show at the Gardiner Museum before it closes on April 12, 2026.
APRIL 9, 5 - 6 PM | TORONTO, ON
Potters' Guild of Hamilton and Region Artistic Development Mentorship Group Exhibition NAVIGATING THE WAY – The Potters’ Guild of Hamilton and Region 2025 Artistic Development Mentorship Show. Come experience the culminating exhibition of eight artists who dedicated a year to explore new directions and risk bold experimentation.
APRIL 3–26, 2026 | DUNDAS, ON
Reception: Friday, April 3, 7-9:30pm
Shary Boyle: How We Are. For the first time in Boyle’s thirty-year exhibition history, How We Are presents a survey of her socio-political artworks. Created by the artist to reveal and comprehend the most harrowing complexities of our time—gendered violence, white supremacy, colonialism, war, authoritarianism, extinction, censorship, and on. We typically encounter these subjects through media, news analysis, and academic literature. That is, words.
FEB 14 - MAY 10, 2026 | HAMILTON, ON
RECEPTION: FEB 22, 2-5 PM
2026 CONFERENCE; CONVERSATIONS IN CLAY. The 2026 FUSION Conference takes place May 23–24 at the Art Gallery of Burlington, bringing together three powerhouse voices in contemporary clay: Tony Clennell, Bruce Cochrane, and Kiefer Floreal from The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from three artists shaping the field today and to connect with peers from across the province.
MAY 23-24, 2026 | BURLINGTON, ON
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Riverdale ArtWalk is one of Toronto’s premier outdoor art exhibitions and is consistently rated amongst the top shows for local art lovers and collectors. Showcasing established and emerging artists, Riverdale ArtWalk is a two-day, juried, fine art show.
DEADLINE: MAR 15, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
GLASS EDUCATION EXCHANGE (GEEX)
Nominate speakers for the next season of GEEX Talks! The seventh season will focus on “Object Lessons: Coldworking, Labor and the Glass Factory.” Dr. Joseph H. Larnerd, author of the forthcoming “Undercut: Cut Glass in Working-Class Life during the Long Gilded Age,” will be one of next year’s speakers! The GEEX team is looking for nominations of artists whose work centers on coldworking, tools, and/or labor.
DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2026 | ONLINE
CALL FOR ENTRY: 2026 Northern Ontario Juried Exhibition. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the return of the Northern Ontario Juried Exhibition in 2026. This triannual exhibition showcases art from across Northern Ontario, bringing together artists from a spectrum of lived experiences.
DEADLINE: MAR 31, 2026 | THUNDER DAY, ON
Call for Entry: The Henry Goodman Exhibtion for Emerging Artists – Artists are invited to respond to the theme GATHERING. The exhibition will be juried by Chukwudubem Ukaigwe, 2025 Sobey Art Award finalist, and will tour across Ontario, with venues including the Art Gallery of Burlington, Rails End Gallery, and Neilson Park Creative Arts Centre.
DEADLINE: APRIL 7, 2026 | ONTARIO
The Youngplace Art & Craft Fair, is an art market meets traditional gallery exhibition in the Youngplace Hallway Galleries. This event is a one-day event, featuring both a market, and exhibition. In 2026 the Youngplace Art Fair is focusing on highlighting craft artists and 3D makers.
DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
NEWMARKET ART WALK – The 18th Annual Newmarket ArtWalk (Oct 3-4, 2026), organized by the Newmarket Group of Artists (NGA), is a juried event featuring the work of approx. of 40 artists (venue dependent). All venues will be located within 1 kilometre of historic downtown Main Street. After jurying, we carefully place the selected artists in a business or in a community venue.
DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2026 | NEWMARKET, ON
Pride 2026, Be Creative Juried Exhibition – Call for Entry
NPCC invites artists (16+ years of age) who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ community members to submit up to two artworks to NPCC’s Pride Month Juried Exhibition. The theme for this year’s exhibition is Be Creative, Be You, Be All In!
DEADLINE: APRIL 13, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
ART IN THE PARK – Art in the Park is an annual vibrant community outdoor art show and sale on June 13, 2026, featuring a variety of artists, live demonstrations, music, and an atmosphere filled with creative energy!
DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2026 | STOUFVILLE, ON
Craft Ontario is currently seeking proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions to take place in the new Craft Ontario Gallery, 401 Richmond St West, Suite 108, Toronto, in the 2027 calendar year. Craft Ontario welcomes submissions in all craft media by artists at any stage of their career (emerging, mid or established).
DEADLINE: MAY 22, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
50 OVER 50: Interviews - We're seeking artists 50+ who embody resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to their practice—artists who are STILL CREATING, STILL CONTRIBUTING, STILL LEADING.
ONGOING CALL | WORLDWIDE
OPPORTUNITIES
HELP WANTED: STUDIO ASSISTANT – Located between forest and ocean in Port Union, Newfoundland, Wild Cove Pottery makes a variety of functional and sculptural ceramics.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED | PORT UNION, NL
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2026: Applications Open. The Craft & Design Studio is Canada’s only career‑focused artist‑in‑residence program dedicated to contemporary craft and design, offering opportunities in ceramics, design, glass, metal and textiles. Functioning as an incubator, the residency provides studio space, mentorship, teaching and exhibition opportunities, and a vibrant creative community that fosters hands‑on practice and professional growth.
DEADLINE: MAR 15, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
The Port Moody Arts Centre is seeking a qualified, creative, and enthusiastic Ceramics Assistant to support and help run our Ceramics Studio. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operating a community ceramics studio and learning all aspects of studio management in a supportive, non-profit arts environment.
DEADLINE: MARCH 23, 2026 | PORT MOODY, BC
Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects is a multidisciplinary program supporting projects that bring together Ontario-based, professional Indigenous artists and arts professionals in communities and schools to provide access to the arts and create meaningful art experiences that transmit Indigenous artistic skills and cultural knowledge to participants. The program is open to emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous artists and arts professionals.
DEADLINE: APRIL 23, 2026 | ONTARIO
CRAFTS PROJECT GRANTS - The program supports craft-based practices through grants to Ontario-based artists, curators, ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations.
DEADLINE: NOV 4, 2026 | ONTARIO
Monthly Microgrants - From September 2025 to July 2026, The Color Network is pleased to offer two grants of $100 USD per month for artists of color working in ceramics. These grants are intended to support artists of color working in ceramics to use at their discretion and are selected by lottery. Applications open the on the first of each month and close at 11:59PM ET the last Sunday of each month.
ONGOING | WORLDWIDE
