The Gardiner is thrilled to announce the launch of CLAY, an original in-house restaurant offering seasonal menus of fresh, local fare in collaboration with The Food Dudes.
Opening October 20! The Gardiner has reunited for the first time more than 350 objects from Sir William Van Horne’s exceptional collection of Japanese pottery alongside archival materials and stunning watercolours.
Our annual 12 Trees fundraiser has evolved into New + Now, a celebration of national and international ceramics. View and purchase some of the world’s most extraordinary contemporary ceramic art, on display in Toronto for the first time.
The Gardiner Museum is among the few museums in the world focused on ceramics, and is one of the most important specialty museums internationally. It houses approximately 4,000 objects, including European porcelain, ceramics from the Ancient Americas, Chinese porcelain, Japanese porcelain, and contemporary ceramics. Search the collection online!
Everyone can love clay! Become a Friend at one of the world’s great specialty museums and enjoy the benefits, including unlimited admission, invitations to exhibition previews and special events, discounts on lectures and clay classes, and more.
Explore the potential of working with clay (without the commitment) in one of our weekly Drop In Classes! Drop In Classes happen every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, with online registration opening at 10 am the morning of each class.
Experiment with various hand building, wheel throwing, and decorating techniques under the guidance of one of our experienced artist instructors. You’ll have access to a professional ceramics studio, including a variety of tools, earthenware clay, and more than 70 commercial brushing glazes. Exercise your creativity and tap into the benefits of working with your hands.
You can purchase your tickets online, in person, or over the phone by calling 416.408.5070. Please do not leave a message.
Click on the individual classes below for more details and to register.
Explore the potential of working with clay (without the commitment) in one of our weekly drop in classes.
Explore the potential of working with clay (without the commitment) in one of our weekly drop in classes....
Explore the potential of working with clay (without the commitment) in one of our weekly drop in classes. ...