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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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All are welcome.

Tune in this Wednesday at noon for a FACES of FUSION conversation with ceramic artist Tanya Besadina from Toronto.
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See the FUSION website (clayandglass.on.ca) for all the artists that have appeared previously or find them here on IG at @fusionclayglass.
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#conversationsaboutart #conversationslife #artists #ceramics #ceramicdesigns ceramicsesignermaker canadianceramicartist canadianceramics canadianceramicart canadianceramicsculpture handmade design pottery interiordesign art clay homedecor designer porcelain home glaze handpainted keramik handmadeceramics wheelthrown stoneware ceramicart maker fusionclayglass

Tune in this Wednesday at noon for a FACES of FUSION conversation with ceramic artist Tanya Besadina from Toronto.
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See the FUSION website (clayandglass.on.ca) for all the artists that have appeared previously or find them here on IG at @fusionclayglass.
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#conversationsaboutart #conversationslife #artists #ceramics #ceramicdesigns ceramicsesignermaker canadianceramicartist canadianceramics canadianceramicart canadianceramicsculpture handmade design pottery interiordesign art clay homedecor designer porcelain home glaze handpainted keramik handmadeceramics wheelthrown stoneware ceramicart maker fusionclayglass

Throw BIG or Go Home 💥

Join Kiefer Floreal @kflorealpottery —a finalist on The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown—for a two-day hands-on throwing workshop presented by FUSION in collaboration with @parkdalepottery

Designed for intermediate and advanced potters, this workshop focuses on the physical, technical, and mental shifts needed to confidently throw larger forms with intention and control. Through demonstrations, guided practice, and direct feedback, Kiefer will share the systems and mindset behind his approach to throwing big.

Participants will build confidence centering larger amounts of clay, develop strategies for managing scale and repetition, and leave with large-scale thrown work and new tools to push their practice further.

📍 Parkdale Pottery Dupont, Toronto
🗓 May 25–26, 2026
🔗 Link in bio

Throw BIG or Go Home 💥

Join Kiefer Floreal @kflorealpottery —a finalist on The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown—for a two-day hands-on throwing workshop presented by FUSION in collaboration with @parkdalepottery

Designed for intermediate and advanced potters, this workshop focuses on the physical, technical, and mental shifts needed to confidently throw larger forms with intention and control. Through demonstrations, guided practice, and direct feedback, Kiefer will share the systems and mindset behind his approach to throwing big.

Participants will build confidence centering larger amounts of clay, develop strategies for managing scale and repetition, and leave with large-scale thrown work and new tools to push their practice further.

📍 Parkdale Pottery Dupont, Toronto
🗓 May 25–26, 2026
🔗 Link in bio

We’re excited to see FUSION member Tanya Besedina’s @besedinatanya solo exhibit, Porcelain Narratives, on view at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre in Toronto @culture_to

In the Fall 2025 issue of FUSION Magazine, Tanya reflects on her relationship with material in Porcelain as Collaborator: Stories of Light and Soul, a thoughtful piece about working with porcelain as an active partner in the creative process.
If you’re visiting the exhibition, it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the work alongside her writing and gain deeper insight into her practice.

📖 Read Porcelain as Collaborator in FUSION Magazine at the link in our bio.
📍 Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
🗓 On view until March 23

We’re excited to see FUSION member Tanya Besedina’s @besedinatanya solo exhibit, Porcelain Narratives, on view at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre in Toronto @culture_to

In the Fall 2025 issue of FUSION Magazine, Tanya reflects on her relationship with material in Porcelain as Collaborator: Stories of Light and Soul, a thoughtful piece about working with porcelain as an active partner in the creative process.
If you’re visiting the exhibition, it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the work alongside her writing and gain deeper insight into her practice.

📖 Read Porcelain as Collaborator in FUSION Magazine at the link in our bio.
📍 Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
🗓 On view until March 23

Introducing FUSION Talks & Tours!

Join us April 9 at the Gardiner Museum @gardinermuseum for a special VIP tour. FUSION members are invited to experience Uncertain Ground by Linda Rotua Sormin on a guided walk-through with Chief Curator Sequoia Miller.

Uncertain Ground is a sensory-rich environment made from clay, sculpture, video, sound, hand-cut watercolour, and digital fabrication. The work layers imagery and materials to create an expansive world where figures like roosters, tigers, and dragons sit alongside text and folklore, inviting viewers to consider how contemporary city life intersects with ancestral memory and myth.

Registration includes:
• Curator-led tour and discussion with Sequoia Miller
• Full access to Uncertain Ground before it closes April 12
• Museum admission (come early to explore the collections!)
• 10% discount at the Gardiner Shop @gardinershop

📍 Gardiner Museum, Toronto
🗓 April 9 | 5–6 PM
🎟 Only $24 – exclusively for FUSION members

Take this opportunity to fully immerse yourself in this awesome-inspiring exhibition before it closes on April 12. Spots are limited!

Introducing FUSION Talks & Tours!

Join us April 9 at the Gardiner Museum @gardinermuseum for a special VIP tour. FUSION members are invited to experience Uncertain Ground by Linda Rotua Sormin on a guided walk-through with Chief Curator Sequoia Miller.

Uncertain Ground is a sensory-rich environment made from clay, sculpture, video, sound, hand-cut watercolour, and digital fabrication. The work layers imagery and materials to create an expansive world where figures like roosters, tigers, and dragons sit alongside text and folklore, inviting viewers to consider how contemporary city life intersects with ancestral memory and myth.

Registration includes:
• Curator-led tour and discussion with Sequoia Miller
• Full access to Uncertain Ground before it closes April 12
• Museum admission (come early to explore the collections!)
• 10% discount at the Gardiner Shop @gardinershop

📍 Gardiner Museum, Toronto
🗓 April 9 | 5–6 PM
🎟 Only $24 – exclusively for FUSION members

Take this opportunity to fully immerse yourself in this awesome-inspiring exhibition before it closes on April 12. Spots are limited!

Meet the Juror: Chukwudubem Ukaigwe

We’re honoured to have Chukwudubem Ukaigwe @chukwudubem.ukaigwe as the juror for the inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Chukwudubem is an artist, curator, and writer working across ceramics, sound, video, and installation. His practice often blends materials and disciplines to tell layered stories in fresh and unexpected ways. In clay, he plays with form and surface — weaving together traditional techniques and experimental approaches.

Collaboration is central to his work, and he frequently builds projects alongside community members and fellow artists. Chukwudubem is a founding member of Patterns Collective, holds a BFA from the University of Manitoba, and was recently shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award.
We’re excited to see how his perspective shapes this year’s exhibition.

🗓 Submission deadline: April 7
🔗 Learn more and apply at the link in our bio

@bdupottersguild
@burlingtonpottersguild
@claystudiocollective
@clayworx
@craftontario
@deepriverpottersguild
@durhampottersguild
@fleminghsad
@georgianbaypottery
@hamiltonpotters
@hillpotters
@kawarthapottersguild
@kingstonpottersguild
@mississaugapotters
@newmakeit
@northbaypottersguild
@ottawapotters
@pinetreepottersguild
@parkdalepottery
@sheridancollegeceramics
@sudburybasinpotters
@torontopotters
@waterloopotters
@rails_end_gallery
@npccarts
@ontarioartscouncil
@ongov

Meet the Juror: Chukwudubem Ukaigwe

We’re honoured to have Chukwudubem Ukaigwe @chukwudubem.ukaigwe as the juror for the inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Chukwudubem is an artist, curator, and writer working across ceramics, sound, video, and installation. His practice often blends materials and disciplines to tell layered stories in fresh and unexpected ways. In clay, he plays with form and surface — weaving together traditional techniques and experimental approaches.

Collaboration is central to his work, and he frequently builds projects alongside community members and fellow artists. Chukwudubem is a founding member of Patterns Collective, holds a BFA from the University of Manitoba, and was recently shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award.
We’re excited to see how his perspective shapes this year’s exhibition.

🗓 Submission deadline: April 7
🔗 Learn more and apply at the link in our bio

@bdupottersguild
@burlingtonpottersguild
@claystudiocollective
@clayworx
@craftontario
@deepriverpottersguild
@durhampottersguild
@fleminghsad
@georgianbaypottery
@hamiltonpotters
@hillpotters
@kawarthapottersguild
@kingstonpottersguild
@mississaugapotters
@newmakeit
@northbaypottersguild
@ottawapotters
@pinetreepottersguild
@parkdalepottery
@sheridancollegeceramics
@sudburybasinpotters
@torontopotters
@waterloopotters
@rails_end_gallery
@npccarts
@ontarioartscouncil
@ongov

Artist Feature: Salina Szechtman @milesbythelake_pottery
Golden Glow Fire

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.

Salina Szechtman 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
🏷 #ConnectOnline #FUSION #ClayAndGlass #ContemporaryCraft

Artist Feature: Salina Szechtman @milesbythelake_pottery
Golden Glow Fire

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.

Salina Szechtman 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
🏷 #ConnectOnline #FUSION #ClayAndGlass #ContemporaryCraft

Afternoon breakout session sign up opens today!

Registered for the 2026 FUSION Conference: Conversations in Clay? Keep an eye on your inbox — an email with the breakout session sign-up link is coming your way!

This year’s NEW afternoon breakout sessions are included with registration and designed to go deeper: practical professional development, meaningful conversations about creative practice, and special behind-the-scenes access at the Art Gallery of Burlington. These sessions are intimate, focused, and first come, first served — so don’t wait to choose yours.

Missed our early bird rate? We still have a special members’ rate available — but not for long.

Join us May 23–24 with Tony Clennell, Bruce Cochrane, and Kiefer Floreal for a weekend packed with ideas, community, learning, vendors, the Mug & Bowl Sale, and the opening of the inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists.

👉 Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the breakout sessions and register.

Afternoon breakout session sign up opens today!

Registered for the 2026 FUSION Conference: Conversations in Clay? Keep an eye on your inbox — an email with the breakout session sign-up link is coming your way!

This year’s NEW afternoon breakout sessions are included with registration and designed to go deeper: practical professional development, meaningful conversations about creative practice, and special behind-the-scenes access at the Art Gallery of Burlington. These sessions are intimate, focused, and first come, first served — so don’t wait to choose yours.

Missed our early bird rate? We still have a special members’ rate available — but not for long.

Join us May 23–24 with Tony Clennell, Bruce Cochrane, and Kiefer Floreal for a weekend packed with ideas, community, learning, vendors, the Mug & Bowl Sale, and the opening of the inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists.

👉 Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the breakout sessions and register.

Call for Entry: Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists

You may remember BREAKTHROUGH, our first emerging artist exhibition in 2018 — a vibrant and engaging showcase of the next generation of clay and glass artists from across Canada.

During the pandemic, BREAKTHROUGH expanded to include artists at all stages and became BREAKTHROUGH PLUS, which included the works featured in these slides. Now, we’re excited to return to our original focus on emerging talent with this new biennial exhibition, presented in honour of Henry Goodman.

The inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists invites emerging ceramic and glass artists to respond to the theme GATHERING with functional or sculptural work completed since January 2024. Juried by 2025 Sobey Art Award finalist Chukwudubem Ukaigwe, the exhibition will travel to three Ontario galleries: the Art Gallery of Burlington, Rails End Gallery in Haliburton, and Neilson Park Creative Arts Centre in Mississauga.

🗓 Deadline: April 7
👉For our definition of an emerging artist and full submission details, visit our website at the link in our bio.

Call for Entry: Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists

You may remember BREAKTHROUGH, our first emerging artist exhibition in 2018 — a vibrant and engaging showcase of the next generation of clay and glass artists from across Canada.

During the pandemic, BREAKTHROUGH expanded to include artists at all stages and became BREAKTHROUGH PLUS, which included the works featured in these slides. Now, we’re excited to return to our original focus on emerging talent with this new biennial exhibition, presented in honour of Henry Goodman.

The inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists invites emerging ceramic and glass artists to respond to the theme GATHERING with functional or sculptural work completed since January 2024. Juried by 2025 Sobey Art Award finalist Chukwudubem Ukaigwe, the exhibition will travel to three Ontario galleries: the Art Gallery of Burlington, Rails End Gallery in Haliburton, and Neilson Park Creative Arts Centre in Mississauga.

🗓 Deadline: April 7
👉For our definition of an emerging artist and full submission details, visit our website at the link in our bio.

Artist Feature: Vanesa Trillia @vanesa.trillia
Paired

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.

Vanesa Trillia 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
🏷 #ConnectOnline #FUSION #ClayAndGlass #ContemporaryCraft

Artist Feature: Vanesa Trillia @vanesa.trillia
Paired

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.

Vanesa Trillia 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
🏷 #ConnectOnline #FUSION #ClayAndGlass #ContemporaryCraft

Emerging Artist Spotlight – Deadline Approaching!

Want to get your work seen by the FUSION community and beyond? The Emerging Artist Spotlight in the Spring issue of FUSION Magazine is your chance!

Last spring, we featured emerging glass artist Kimberly Smith @kimberly_art_glass and emerging clay artist Jonah Strub @vicksvapostrub — and now we’re looking for rising talent to spotlight in our next issue.

Whether you work in functional or sculptural clay or glass, this is your moment to share your practice, connect with a wider audience, and have your work celebrated in an esteemed digital publication.

🗓 Submission deadline: March 2
👉 Submit via the link in our bio.

Emerging Artist Spotlight – Deadline Approaching!

Want to get your work seen by the FUSION community and beyond? The Emerging Artist Spotlight in the Spring issue of FUSION Magazine is your chance!

Last spring, we featured emerging glass artist Kimberly Smith @kimberly_art_glass and emerging clay artist Jonah Strub @vicksvapostrub — and now we’re looking for rising talent to spotlight in our next issue.

Whether you work in functional or sculptural clay or glass, this is your moment to share your practice, connect with a wider audience, and have your work celebrated in an esteemed digital publication.

🗓 Submission deadline: March 2
👉 Submit via the link in our bio.

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! 🚨

The 2026 FUSION Conference: Conversations in Clay is almost SOLD OUT — with only a few spots remaining.

⏳ Early bird pricing ends THIS SATURDAY February 28
✨ This is your final chance to save and secure your place for a weekend of inspiring talks, breakout sessions, hands-on learning, vendors, and vibrant community.

If it’s been on your mind… now’s the moment.
Once these spots are gone, they’re gone.

👉 Register now via the link in our bio.

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! 🚨

The 2026 FUSION Conference: Conversations in Clay is almost SOLD OUT — with only a few spots remaining.

⏳ Early bird pricing ends THIS SATURDAY February 28
✨ This is your final chance to save and secure your place for a weekend of inspiring talks, breakout sessions, hands-on learning, vendors, and vibrant community.

If it’s been on your mind… now’s the moment.
Once these spots are gone, they’re gone.

👉 Register now via the link in our bio.

Want to showcase your products to Ontario’s ceramic community? We’re inviting vendors to join the 2026 FUSION Conference: Conversations in Clay at the Art Gallery of Burlington @artgallburl , May 23–24!

With lead presenters Bruce Cochrane, Tony Clennell, and Kiefer Floreal, this two-day event brings together 200+ artists, educators, studio owners, and guild members.

💥 Why be a vendor?
•Prime location along main pathways = high visibility & foot traffic
•Connect directly with makers looking for tools, glazes, books, equipment & more
•Optional participation in afternoon breakout sessions to demo products, share ideas, and promote conference deals

Don’t miss this chance to be part of Ontario’s must-attend ceramics event! Get more info and book your table at the link in our bio.

Image: PSH’s @potterysupplyhouse vendor table at our 2025 Conference: Women in Clay

#FUSIONConference #CeramicArtists #VendorOpportunity #ClayCommunity #ConversationsInClay OntarioArtists CeramicsSupplies

Want to showcase your products to Ontario’s ceramic community? We’re inviting vendors to join the 2026 FUSION Conference: Conversations in Clay at the Art Gallery of Burlington @artgallburl , May 23–24!

With lead presenters Bruce Cochrane, Tony Clennell, and Kiefer Floreal, this two-day event brings together 200+ artists, educators, studio owners, and guild members.

💥 Why be a vendor?
•Prime location along main pathways = high visibility & foot traffic
•Connect directly with makers looking for tools, glazes, books, equipment & more
•Optional participation in afternoon breakout sessions to demo products, share ideas, and promote conference deals

Don’t miss this chance to be part of Ontario’s must-attend ceramics event! Get more info and book your table at the link in our bio.

Image: PSH’s @potterysupplyhouse vendor table at our 2025 Conference: Women in Clay

#FUSIONConference #CeramicArtists #VendorOpportunity #ClayCommunity #ConversationsInClay OntarioArtists CeramicsSupplies

FUSION TRAVELS to Tortola, British Virgin Islands

FUSION TRAVELS to Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Conversations in Clay: Choose Your Own Adventure ✨

In addition to our three amazing main presenters — Tony Clennell, Bruce Cochrane, and Kiefer Floreal — the 2026 FUSION Conference now includes afternoon breakout sessions to help you make the conference your own. From professional practice and creative growth to behind-the-scenes access at the Art Gallery of Burlington, these expert-led sessions are included with registration and run Saturday & Sunday, 1:30–3:30 PM.

🚨 Over 50% of tickets are already sold out, and Early Bird pricing ends February 28.
🐦 Early Birds get priority access to breakout session registration starting March 2.

Swipe through to our lineup of incredible presenters for Sunday’s breakout sessions! Link in bio for the full schedule of afternoon breakout sessions.

Sunday Afternoon Breakouts
•Exhibition Tour: Celina Eceiza: Tenderness – Suzanne Carte ~ Curator-led tour with insights into the artist’s materials, themes, and conceptual approach.
•Opening the Gallery Door – John Gagné & Jennifer Kerbel Poirier with Moderator Alison Brannen ~ Learn how galleries select submissions, proposals, and studio visits — tips for long-term visibility and relationships.
•Collecting Contemporary: Behind the Scenes withChristine Saly Chapman ~ A peek into how collectors, curators, and institutions approach contemporary ceramics and artist relationships.
•Picture Perfect with MP Guillot ~ Hands-on session to create professional images that elevate portfolios and online presence.
•Mayco Glaze Workshop – Todd Hickerson ~ Explore Mayco’s most popular products, test combinations, and build rich, layered surfaces.
•Trends, Innovations & What’s Next? ~ Walk-through with suppliers on materials, tools, and bringing new ideas to the marketplace.

Conversations in Clay: Choose Your Own Adventure ✨

In addition to our three amazing main presenters — Tony Clennell, Bruce Cochrane, and Kiefer Floreal — the 2026 FUSION Conference now includes afternoon breakout sessions to help you make the conference your own. From professional practice and creative growth to behind-the-scenes access at the Art Gallery of Burlington, these expert-led sessions are included with registration and run Saturday & Sunday, 1:30–3:30 PM.

🚨 Over 50% of tickets are already sold out, and Early Bird pricing ends February 28.
🐦 Early Birds get priority access to breakout session registration starting March 2.

Swipe through to our lineup of incredible presenters for Sunday’s breakout sessions! Link in bio for the full schedule of afternoon breakout sessions.

Sunday Afternoon Breakouts
•Exhibition Tour: Celina Eceiza: Tenderness – Suzanne Carte ~ Curator-led tour with insights into the artist’s materials, themes, and conceptual approach.
•Opening the Gallery Door – John Gagné & Jennifer Kerbel Poirier with Moderator Alison Brannen ~ Learn how galleries select submissions, proposals, and studio visits — tips for long-term visibility and relationships.
•Collecting Contemporary: Behind the Scenes withChristine Saly Chapman ~ A peek into how collectors, curators, and institutions approach contemporary ceramics and artist relationships.
•Picture Perfect with MP Guillot ~ Hands-on session to create professional images that elevate portfolios and online presence.
•Mayco Glaze Workshop – Todd Hickerson ~ Explore Mayco’s most popular products, test combinations, and build rich, layered surfaces.
•Trends, Innovations & What’s Next? ~ Walk-through with suppliers on materials, tools, and bringing new ideas to the marketplace.

Tune in or watch on your own…. A special sneak peek into a special small island in the Caribbean- beautiful Tortola! We are looking to organize a workshop trip for next year with learning and exhibitions opportunities - mix work and pleasure and escape the cold!
Meet Karl Burnett and see where you could be working- and vacationing a year from now!

Tune in or watch on your own…. A special sneak peek into a special small island in the Caribbean- beautiful Tortola! We are looking to organize a workshop trip for next year with learning and exhibitions opportunities - mix work and pleasure and escape the cold!
Meet Karl Burnett and see where you could be working- and vacationing a year from now!

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