It started with one handbuilding class....which led to a journey of self-discovery! When did you fall in love with pottery? Reflecting on my journey with clay, I believe it was always present—out there in the Universe and within me—waiting to reveal itself when I was finally ready to receive it. I remember being a little girl collecting the wax coating from small Camembert cheese rounds and shaping it into tiny pinched baskets with my fingers. I loved art, and I loved making

From polymer to firing clay, "Tay's Clays" brings her art to a new medium. 1. When did you fall in love with pottery? I was always drawn to pottery, but I didn’t think it was something I could truly pursue without having a kiln. When I took my first handbuilding class, that changed everything. The feeling of turning a simple block of clay into something beautiful and functional made me fall in love instantly. 2. What have been the benefits of working with clay? There’s som

Jackie in Gisele's iconic home studio/class. So many of us got our start there. 1.When did you fall in love with pottery? I fell in love with pottery when I began classes with Gisele in her G-pots studio 5 years ago. 2. What have been the benefits of working with clay? Working with clay is a super relaxing activity because it forces me to use my body’s muscles to create something beautiful. I’ve been creating beautiful things, like quilts, knitted blankets and paintings, fo

@dpelly comes for the clay; stays for the people. 1. When did you fall in love with pottery? My love for pottery began in September 2024. I found handbuilding to be both creative and therapeutic, quieting my mind, which is a rarity for this ADHD gal. Even glazing, which often left my pieces looking more “experimental” than planned, became a challenge I couldn’t resist. I’m hooked on searching glaze recipes, spending all my savings on pretty glazes, and trying combos well bey

Insta: @pepeye.pots 1. When did you fall in love with pottery? My sister actually introduced me to Ford City Potters through one of their drop-in classes—and I instantly fell in love. After that first session, I signed up for the beginner course, then the intermediate one, and eventually became a studio member. I’ve always found pottery fascinating. I used to see ceramic artists online and thought it was incredible how something so simple could be shaped into something beauti

Aaron Chan, @pottery_ac, took one class last fall and hasn't looked back. When did you first fall in love with pottery? My love for pottery began in September 2024, during my very first hand-building class—which, amazingly, happened to fall on my birthday. That experience sparked a creative connection that has continued to grow ever since. How has working with clay made a difference in your life? Working with clay has allowed me to both uncover and reconnect with my artistic

Instagram: kelsea_molzan A pottery journey that started with a casual drop-in class... 1. When did you fall in love with pottery? I came...

One of FCP's "OGs", Meriam was among the first group that took our very first wheel class in early 2024, who soon became one of our first...

When we first opened, Heather was one of our first members. She had belonged to a pottery studio in Toronto and knew the benefits of...