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...

1. When did you fall in love with pottery? I have to explain how I got into pottery. My wife is a pottery lover, when I met my wife she...

Sister, Potters, Sisters! Meet the duo behind @slowbloomer.ceramics  When did you first fall in love with pottery? Erica: We took a...

Instagram handle: @artkatlaura Laura's not only a cherished member but she's also a handbuilding teacher at Ford City Potter, and an...

Instagram @dvy_wht When did you first fall in love with pottery? I first discovered pottery in the fall of 2024. It all started when I...

When did you first fall in love with pottery? In 2014, I did a 6 week sculpting course where I first touched clay. I loved it. After the...

Carving a New Creative Path in Pottery with Sobia Hussain @sobiasmiles Sobia Hussain When Did You First Fall in Love with Pottery? I...

When did you first fall in love with pottery? I tried out a random pottery class in a church basement about five years ago. I made some...

Matthew: Oban Pottery Instagram handle: @obanpottery When did you first fall in love with pottery? I’ve been influenced by a variety of...

Discover the joy of pottery this summer! Enjoy self-expression, stress relief, and new friendships. Try our classes, workshops, and...

We're thrilled with our launch and grateful for your support! Check out our summer and fall classes, including kids' and teen workshops....

Until the pandemic, I had never thought about moving back home to Belle River, let alone leaving Toronto. I had a great life in the city...

Gisele's journey to clay began with heartbreak, but ended in healing and a new path in life and her careers.

Welcome to Ford City Potters! This is our first Newsletter, to our first subscribers. First of all, thank you for signing up for our...