


Kiefer Floreal
May 25-26, 2026
Kiefer Floreal: Throw BIG or Go
Home
Presented in collaboration with Parkdale Pottery

Dates: May 25–26, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Format: Two-day hands-on throwing workshop
Location: Parkdale Pottery Dupont, 300 Campbell Ave., Toronto, ON
Participants: 18
Cost: $350 FUSION and Parkdale Pottery Members, $400 General Public JOIN FUSION & SAVE
This two-day workshop, taking place at Parkdale Pottery Dupont, is for potters ready to push past perceived limits. Throw Big or Go Home focuses on the physical, technical, and mental shifts required to throw larger forms with intention and control. Through live demonstrations, guided practice, and direct feedback, Kiefer Floreal shares the systems and mindset behind his approach to throwing big.
The first day focuses on preparation, efficiency, and setting yourself up for success. Day two builds on the foundations, encouraging scale, variation, and personal challenge.
This workshop is best suited to intermediate and advanced wheel throwers who are comfortable centering and throwing medium-scale forms and are ready to challenge themselves physically and technically.
By the end of the two days, participants will:
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Understand the mechanics and preparation needed to throw larger forms successfully
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Gain confidence centering and lifting substantial amounts of clay
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Develop strategies for managing scale, repetition, and fatigue
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Leave with large-scale thrown work and a clear path forward for continued practice
Fees for programs cannot be refunded. If you need help or accommodations, please get in touch so we can work together to support you.
About
Kiefer Floreal
Kiefer Floreal, a finalist on The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown, crafts ceramics that blend nostalgia, nature, and spontaneity. His nomadic upbringing shaped a diverse artistic perspective, drawing from his grandmothers’ ornate decor, impromptu high school sketches, and the serene landscapes of Lake of the Woods. Merging delicate embellishments with organic forms, his work reflects a balance of precision and free expression, capturing the essence of his ever-evolving creative journey.

Thank you to Jenny Rushforth of Desjardin Insurance for generously sponsoring this workshop.









