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DEVELOPING SURFACES WITH APRIL GATES

SURFACE TECHNIQUES IN CLAY Lesley McInally

GLAZES John Britt

CREATIVE PATHWAYS Lesley McInally

DYNAMIC DESIGN Angelo di Petta

ATMOSPHERIC FIRING Dan Hill

MENTORSHIP 2018 Susan Lowbeer

INSURANCE 101 Jenny Rushforth

INSTAGRAM MARKETING Andrew Duff

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

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All are welcome.

🌐 Show Your Work in CONNECT ONLINE 2026 🌐

Show your work to the world in CONNECT ONLINE 2026, FUSION’s juried virtual exhibition running January 2026 – January 2027.

Open to students, emerging, and established clay + glass artists, this exhibition celebrates creativity in all forms—functional and sculptural works, vessels, wall pieces, and installations.

Juried by Teresa Dunlop, this exhibition will be featured on FUSION’s website from January 2026 to January 2027 — giving your work year-long exposure to an engaged clay and glass audience.

💡 No FUSION membership required to apply!
🗓️ Deadline: November 30, 2025
🔗 Apply via link in bio

#FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #JuriedExhibition #VirtualExhibition #ContemporaryCeramics #GlassArt #FunctionalArt #SculpturalCeramics #ClayCommunity

🌐 Show Your Work in CONNECT ONLINE 2026 🌐

Show your work to the world in CONNECT ONLINE 2026, FUSION’s juried virtual exhibition running January 2026 – January 2027.

Open to students, emerging, and established clay + glass artists, this exhibition celebrates creativity in all forms—functional and sculptural works, vessels, wall pieces, and installations.

Juried by Teresa Dunlop, this exhibition will be featured on FUSION’s website from January 2026 to January 2027 — giving your work year-long exposure to an engaged clay and glass audience.

💡 No FUSION membership required to apply!
🗓️ Deadline: November 30, 2025
🔗 Apply via link in bio

#FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #JuriedExhibition #VirtualExhibition #ContemporaryCeramics #GlassArt #FunctionalArt #SculpturalCeramics #ClayCommunity

🏺 Looking to take in some beauty this weekend? 🏺

It’s the final days to catch What Holds: Ceramic Boxes and the Language of Containment at Vessels + Sticks Gallery @vesselsandsticks

Don’t miss this gorgeous exhibition featuring the work of over 30 ceramic artists, including FUSION members @brucecochrane @cb.ceramics @weic_studio @lorenkaplan @alexandramccurdy3499 @taliainko @mzagdanski

📅 Closes October 22 — visit while you still can!

#FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #CeramicArt #CanadianCeramics #VesselsAndSticks #ArtExhibition #GalleryWeekend #ClayCommunity

🏺 Looking to take in some beauty this weekend? 🏺

It’s the final days to catch What Holds: Ceramic Boxes and the Language of Containment at Vessels + Sticks Gallery @vesselsandsticks

Don’t miss this gorgeous exhibition featuring the work of over 30 ceramic artists, including FUSION members @brucecochrane @cb.ceramics @weic_studio @lorenkaplan @alexandramccurdy3499 @taliainko @mzagdanski

📅 Closes October 22 — visit while you still can!

#FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #CeramicArt #CanadianCeramics #VesselsAndSticks #ArtExhibition #GalleryWeekend #ClayCommunity

✨ FUSE VIEWS Winner + New Theme! ✨

Congrats to Jamie Bennett, winner of October’s Spooky & Surreal photo contest! Your piece gave us chills—in the best way possible. 👭🏻🕯️👁️

And a special shout-out to Kathy Kranias @kathykranias for her hauntingly beautiful submission! 🐦‍⬛

Next up: November’s theme — Studio Vibes!
Show us where the magic happens ✨ Whether your studio’s messy, minimal, tiny, or grand, we want to see the spaces that spark your creativity.

📸 To enter: post your photo with @fusionclayglass and #FuseViews, or email your image to communications@clayandglass.on.ca.

#FusionClayGlass #FuseViews #ClayAndGlass #StudioVibes #ClayCommunity #GlassArt #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #MakersStudio #StudioInspiration

✨ FUSE VIEWS Winner + New Theme! ✨

Congrats to Jamie Bennett, winner of October’s Spooky & Surreal photo contest! Your piece gave us chills—in the best way possible. 👭🏻🕯️👁️

And a special shout-out to Kathy Kranias @kathykranias for her hauntingly beautiful submission! 🐦‍⬛

Next up: November’s theme — Studio Vibes!
Show us where the magic happens ✨ Whether your studio’s messy, minimal, tiny, or grand, we want to see the spaces that spark your creativity.

📸 To enter: post your photo with @fusionclayglass and #FuseViews, or email your image to communications@clayandglass.on.ca.

#FusionClayGlass #FuseViews #ClayAndGlass #StudioVibes #ClayCommunity #GlassArt #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #MakersStudio #StudioInspiration

This is tomorrow night! Will you be going to Craft Ontario’s 2025 Craft Awards Ceremony & Exhibition Reception? Let’s celebrate Ontario’s amazing clay, glass, and craft artists!

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Posted with regram • @craftontario Mark your calendars for the 2025 Craft Awards Ceremony and Exhibition Reception!

Taking place on Thursday, October 16 from 6-8 PM at our Gallery location at 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 108. Arrive for 6 to attend the ceremony in full!

The exhibition will be on view from October 4 - November 2 at, 401 Richmond St West, Suite 108, Toronto, displaying work from the entire cohort of award recipients.

💫Questions? Email info@craftontario.com

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Artwork in Image 1: ‘Softly, We Vanish’ by Mengya Zhao @mengyazhaoo

Artwork in Image 2: ‘Reflection’ by Elsa Robinson @elsarobinsonart

This is tomorrow night! Will you be going to Craft Ontario’s 2025 Craft Awards Ceremony & Exhibition Reception? Let’s celebrate Ontario’s amazing clay, glass, and craft artists!

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Posted with regram • @craftontario Mark your calendars for the 2025 Craft Awards Ceremony and Exhibition Reception!

Taking place on Thursday, October 16 from 6-8 PM at our Gallery location at 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 108. Arrive for 6 to attend the ceremony in full!

The exhibition will be on view from October 4 - November 2 at, 401 Richmond St West, Suite 108, Toronto, displaying work from the entire cohort of award recipients.

💫Questions? Email info@craftontario.com

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Artwork in Image 1: ‘Softly, We Vanish’ by Mengya Zhao @mengyazhaoo

Artwork in Image 2: ‘Reflection’ by Elsa Robinson @elsarobinsonart

⏰ Last call! Applications close today for the FUSION Magazine Mid-Career Artist Spotlight and tomorrow for FUSION Scholarships. Don’t miss your chance to be featured or funded — apply now at the link in bio!

#FusionClayGlass #MidCareerArtists #ClayCommunity #GlassArt #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #ClayAndGlass #Pottery #SculpturalCeramics #Handmade #Crafts #ArtistOpportunities #Scholarships #ArtSupport

⏰ Last call! Applications close today for the FUSION Magazine Mid-Career Artist Spotlight and tomorrow for FUSION Scholarships. Don’t miss your chance to be featured or funded — apply now at the link in bio!

#FusionClayGlass #MidCareerArtists #ClayCommunity #GlassArt #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #ClayAndGlass #Pottery #SculpturalCeramics #Handmade #Crafts #ArtistOpportunities #Scholarships #ArtSupport

Our friends at @workinculture are updating their landmark Making It Work study — and they want to hear from our community. Find the link to take the survey in their bio.

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Posted with regram • @workinculture.ca Six years ago, our Making It Work research gave Ontario’s arts, culture, and creative sector crucial workforce data. Today, everything has changed.

Post-pandemic realities, AI integration, expanded gig work, intensified equity conversations - our sector looks completely different.

Making It Work 2025 captures today’s labour market realities. How has our sector evolved? What new challenges have emerged? What solutions can we pursue together?

Your voice shapes the future of creative work in Ontario. We’re calling on anyone working in Ontario’s arts, culture, and creative sector to participate.

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/MakingItWork2025 (link in bio)
Open: October 1-27

Help us move from anecdotes to evidence, from individual struggles to collective solutions.

Research by Work in Culture and Nordicity | Funded by @ontariocreates @ontarioartscouncil and the Cultural Policy Hub at @ocaduniversity

#MakingItWork2025 #CreativeWorkforce #OntarioArts

Our friends at @workinculture are updating their landmark Making It Work study — and they want to hear from our community. Find the link to take the survey in their bio.

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Posted with regram • @workinculture.ca Six years ago, our Making It Work research gave Ontario’s arts, culture, and creative sector crucial workforce data. Today, everything has changed.

Post-pandemic realities, AI integration, expanded gig work, intensified equity conversations - our sector looks completely different.

Making It Work 2025 captures today’s labour market realities. How has our sector evolved? What new challenges have emerged? What solutions can we pursue together?

Your voice shapes the future of creative work in Ontario. We’re calling on anyone working in Ontario’s arts, culture, and creative sector to participate.

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/MakingItWork2025 (link in bio)
Open: October 1-27

Help us move from anecdotes to evidence, from individual struggles to collective solutions.

Research by Work in Culture and Nordicity | Funded by @ontariocreates @ontarioartscouncil and the Cultural Policy Hub at @ocaduniversity

#MakingItWork2025 #CreativeWorkforce #OntarioArts

⏰ Less Than a Week Left to Apply! ⏰

There’s still time to apply for a 2025 FUSION Scholarship! We’re awarding $3,500 total to support Ontario-based clay and glass artists—whether you’re investing in your studio, attending a course, or exploring new creative directions. 🌟

Scholarships range from $200–$500, and you don’t need to be a FUSION member to apply!

🗓 Deadline: October 15, 2025
✅ Ontario residents only
✅ Apply before your event or program
✅ One scholarship per person every 24 months
📎 Find full details + application at the link in bio.

#FusionClayAndGlass #FusionArts #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #EmergingArtist #EstablishedArtist #Ceramics #Pottery #SculpturalCeramics #GlassArt #Handmade #CraftCommunity #CanadianCrafts #ArtistSupport

⏰ Less Than a Week Left to Apply! ⏰

There’s still time to apply for a 2025 FUSION Scholarship! We’re awarding $3,500 total to support Ontario-based clay and glass artists—whether you’re investing in your studio, attending a course, or exploring new creative directions. 🌟

Scholarships range from $200–$500, and you don’t need to be a FUSION member to apply!

🗓 Deadline: October 15, 2025
✅ Ontario residents only
✅ Apply before your event or program
✅ One scholarship per person every 24 months
📎 Find full details + application at the link in bio.

#FusionClayAndGlass #FusionArts #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #EmergingArtist #EstablishedArtist #Ceramics #Pottery #SculpturalCeramics #GlassArt #Handmade #CraftCommunity #CanadianCrafts #ArtistSupport

👻 FUSE VIEWS: October Theme — Spooky & Surreal! 🎃

Let your imagination run wild this month! We’re looking for eerie, whimsical, or magical pieces—anything that bends reality and sparks curiosity.

There’s still time to share your work for a chance to be featured in FUSE NEWS and on our Instagram!

To enter:
✨ Post your photo with @fusionclayglass and #FuseViews
📩 Or email it to communications@clayandglass.on.ca
Don’t miss the fun—sign up for our newsletter at the link in bio to stay in the loop!

Image by Collin Walsh @collinlikesglass

#FuseViews #FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #CeramicArt #GlassArt #ClayCommunity #ArtContest #SpookyAndSurreal #SurrealArt #HalloweenArt #CraftOntario #CanadianArtists #HandmadeArt #CreativeCommunity

👻 FUSE VIEWS: October Theme — Spooky & Surreal! 🎃

Let your imagination run wild this month! We’re looking for eerie, whimsical, or magical pieces—anything that bends reality and sparks curiosity.

There’s still time to share your work for a chance to be featured in FUSE NEWS and on our Instagram!

To enter:
✨ Post your photo with @fusionclayglass and #FuseViews
📩 Or email it to communications@clayandglass.on.ca
Don’t miss the fun—sign up for our newsletter at the link in bio to stay in the loop!

Image by Collin Walsh @collinlikesglass

#FuseViews #FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #CeramicArt #GlassArt #ClayCommunity #ArtContest #SpookyAndSurreal #SurrealArt #HalloweenArt #CraftOntario #CanadianArtists #HandmadeArt #CreativeCommunity

⏰Only one week left to apply! ⏰

Mid-Career Artist Spotlight: formerly featured as the Established Artist Spotlight, this FUSION Magazine feature celebrates clay and glass artists with 8+ years of practice—those whose voices are deepening, stories evolving, and presence in exhibitions expanding.

Each issue features one clay artist and one glass artist—this Fall 2025 issue could be yours!

🗓 Deadline: October 14
📌 Apply now for your chance to be featured
🔗 Details + application via link in bio

Fall 2023’s cover: Tanya Lyons @tanyamlyons in the Established Artist Spotlight

#FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #MidCareerArtists #ClayCommunity #GlassArt #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #FusionMagazine

⏰Only one week left to apply! ⏰

Mid-Career Artist Spotlight: formerly featured as the Established Artist Spotlight, this FUSION Magazine feature celebrates clay and glass artists with 8+ years of practice—those whose voices are deepening, stories evolving, and presence in exhibitions expanding.

Each issue features one clay artist and one glass artist—this Fall 2025 issue could be yours!

🗓 Deadline: October 14
📌 Apply now for your chance to be featured
🔗 Details + application via link in bio

Fall 2023’s cover: Tanya Lyons @tanyamlyons in the Established Artist Spotlight

#FusionClayGlass #ClayAndGlass #MidCareerArtists #ClayCommunity #GlassArt #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass #FusionMagazine

Fusion Clay and Glass Faces of Fusion Interview with Jill Somer Director of the Skopart Foundation for the Arts.

Fusion Clay and Glass Faces of Fusion Interview with Jill Somer Director of the Skopart Foundation for the Arts.

💠 Clay & Glass This Weekend 💠

Looking for inspiration? Here’s your chance to experience exhibitions and events featuring FUSION members — happening now across Ontario!

✨ Toronto Highlights

ReWildingTO @rewilding_arts_collective by the David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn at Gallery 1065 @gallery.1065 — last chance this Saturday, Oct 4! Featuring FUSION member Jamila Monahan @jamilamonahan alongside Toronto artists exploring rewilding, biodiversity, and community.

Venus Risen: a solo exhibition by Catharina Goldnau @catharinagoldnauceramics with the Women’s Art Association of Canada @womensartofcan at the Ruth Upjohn Gallery, Oct 1–6, with a reception this Saturday, Oct 4, 11am–1:30pm.

Craft Award Recipients Exhibition opens Saturday, Oct 4 at Craft Ontario’s @craftontario new 401 Richmond gallery location. We’re cheering on FUSION members Mengya Zhao @mengyazhaoo and Sarah Hamelin @caboose.co for being award recipients!

✨ Across Ontario

Dundas Studio Tour @dundasstudiotour — visit Christie Gruppe @supercraftyclaygirl

Madawaska Valley Studio Tour @madawaskavalleystudiotour — see glass artist Tanya Lyons @tanyamlyons

Newmarket Art Walk @newmarketgroupofartists — featuring Teresa Dunlop @teresadunlopceramics

Creemore Arts Fest @purplehillsarts — FUSION member Frith Bail @frithbail in Clay Paper Metal, opening tonight, Oct 3, 5–7pm at Lagom Gallery @gallerylagom

Fireworks 2025 opens today at Carnegie Gallery @carnegie_gallery — showcasing the best of FUSION clay & glass!

Wherever you are this weekend, it’s the perfect time to celebrate clay and glass. 💫

💠 Clay & Glass This Weekend 💠

Looking for inspiration? Here’s your chance to experience exhibitions and events featuring FUSION members — happening now across Ontario!

✨ Toronto Highlights

ReWildingTO @rewilding_arts_collective by the David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn at Gallery 1065 @gallery.1065 — last chance this Saturday, Oct 4! Featuring FUSION member Jamila Monahan @jamilamonahan alongside Toronto artists exploring rewilding, biodiversity, and community.

Venus Risen: a solo exhibition by Catharina Goldnau @catharinagoldnauceramics with the Women’s Art Association of Canada @womensartofcan at the Ruth Upjohn Gallery, Oct 1–6, with a reception this Saturday, Oct 4, 11am–1:30pm.

Craft Award Recipients Exhibition opens Saturday, Oct 4 at Craft Ontario’s @craftontario new 401 Richmond gallery location. We’re cheering on FUSION members Mengya Zhao @mengyazhaoo and Sarah Hamelin @caboose.co for being award recipients!

✨ Across Ontario

Dundas Studio Tour @dundasstudiotour — visit Christie Gruppe @supercraftyclaygirl

Madawaska Valley Studio Tour @madawaskavalleystudiotour — see glass artist Tanya Lyons @tanyamlyons

Newmarket Art Walk @newmarketgroupofartists — featuring Teresa Dunlop @teresadunlopceramics

Creemore Arts Fest @purplehillsarts — FUSION member Frith Bail @frithbail in Clay Paper Metal, opening tonight, Oct 3, 5–7pm at Lagom Gallery @gallerylagom

Fireworks 2025 opens today at Carnegie Gallery @carnegie_gallery — showcasing the best of FUSION clay & glass!

Wherever you are this weekend, it’s the perfect time to celebrate clay and glass. 💫

🔥 Final stop: Carnegie Gallery! 🔥

Fireworks 2025 opens tomorrow, October 3, in Dundas, Ontario. This traveling exhibition of contemporary clay and glass has journeyed across Ontario, from the Great Lakes Museum in Kingston to Gagné Contemporary in Toronto—and now concludes at Carnegie Gallery @carnegie_gallery

📅 Opens: October 3
🎉 Closing reception + artist talks: November 9
📍 Carnegie Gallery, Dundas ON

Special thanks to PSH for their generous travel sponsorship, and to each host venue for providing such welcoming spaces along the way. 💛

Don’t miss your chance to see it before the tour comes to a close!

#Fireworks2025 #FusionClayGlass #CarnegieGallery #ClayAndGlass #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass

🔥 Final stop: Carnegie Gallery! 🔥

Fireworks 2025 opens tomorrow, October 3, in Dundas, Ontario. This traveling exhibition of contemporary clay and glass has journeyed across Ontario, from the Great Lakes Museum in Kingston to Gagné Contemporary in Toronto—and now concludes at Carnegie Gallery @carnegie_gallery

📅 Opens: October 3
🎉 Closing reception + artist talks: November 9
📍 Carnegie Gallery, Dundas ON

Special thanks to PSH for their generous travel sponsorship, and to each host venue for providing such welcoming spaces along the way. 💛

Don’t miss your chance to see it before the tour comes to a close!

#Fireworks2025 #FusionClayGlass #CarnegieGallery #ClayAndGlass #CanadianCeramics #CanadianGlass

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