The Gardiner Museum is open seven days a week. Explore our permanent collection, discover special exhibitions, get hands-on with clay in our studios, dine, shop, and more.
Enter an immersive world created by Montreal-based artist Karine Giboulo, brought to life by over 500 miniature polymer clay figures that tell stories about our most urgent social issues, from the pandemic to the climate crisis. It will delight visitors of all ages!
Spring Clay Classes are open for registration and filling up fast! Secure one of the remaining spots and get creative with clay in our studios this season.
Experience the Gardiner's world-renowned collection, in person and online. From Chinese porcelain to contemporary Canadian ceramics, discover the people and histories behind the objects.
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Maker Break invites local makers, artists, chefs, and brewers to lead an intimate, open-dialogue forum on ceramics and its ties to social cultures. Focusing on ceramics’ historical connection to sustenance, this unique experience will offer new perspectives on the Museum’s permanent collection alongside curated drink and light fare.
September 29 | Henderson Brewing November 3 | Secret Teatime November 24 | Tokyo Smoke
Secret Teatime is a Scarborough-based studio specializing in handmade ceramic wares combining utility and beauty to enhance the multi-sensory nature of tea. Inspired by the Way of Tea—otherwise known as “Chado”—co-founders Sorlie Madox and Helen Kong will lead a tray-tea Chado service tea ceremony utilizing their beautiful ceramic creations. The ceremony will feature specially imported Japanese fresh tea curated by Momo Yoshida of Momo Tea, and access to the Gardiner’s special exhibition Obsession: Sir William Van Horne’s Japanese Ceramics.
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