We've reopened with our regular hours and admission rates and can't wait to welcome you back to the Gardiner. There's plenty of space to reconnect and amazing art to discover in all corners of the Museum. Please read our new health and safety policies before your visit.
From sticky to crusty, pliable to powdery, and shaped to shapeless, clay’s ability to transform in real time is prompting a new generation of artists to explore the possibilities of this ancient material. RAW features new work by four artists who are pushing boundaries with unfired clay: Cassils, Magdolene Dykstra, Azza El Siddique, and Linda Swanson. See it now!
We're posting family-friendly art activities inspired by our collection and the endless possibilities of clay. Visit our Family Day page for weekly crafts, colouring pages, and more fun art projects that you can enjoy at home.
Every object in our permanent collection can be accessed through our eMuseum portal. Learn about individual collecting areas, like Italian Maiolica or Modern and Contemporary Ceramics, or search the full collection by keyword. You'll be amazed by what you discover!
As we begin to welcome visitors back to the Gardiner, we need your support to continue offering innovative and engaging exhibitions, programs, and community projects on site and online. Make a donation and help us build community with clay.
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 on 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.
Click on the individual classes below for more details and to register.
Please note: You can pick up your finished work on Wednesdays from 4:30 – 9 pm, Fridays from 4:30 – 6 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am – 5 pm. Please speak to our Front Desk attendant. There is no access to the studios outside of these hours.
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....