FUSION: The Ontario Clay & Glass Association

FUSION: The Ontario Clay & Glass Association FUSION is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports clay and glass artists in Ontario. Become a member today!

http://www.clayandglass.on.ca

Membership Benefits:

*Opportunities to participate in special events throughout the year, to connect with clay and glass artists, and to grow and learn from sharing ideas and experiences.

* Discounted rates for suppliers and materials

* Exhibition and sales opportunities via Breakthrough PLUS, Fireworks and The Clay & Glass Show.

*Creative Directions and mentors

hips with professional artists

* Be featured in FUSION Magazine!Publications are full of timely news on featured artists and shows, upcoming events, calls for entry, courses and workshops

*FACES of FUSION weekly interviews on Instagram. Interviews are saved online for all to enjoy

*Awards and Scholarships for artists at all career stages

*Workshops and Makers Meet Zooms with business tips for artists and artist talks

*And more!

We’ll let you in on a little secret: this October workshop is filling up fast!The Art of Clay Relief with Richard Gill i...
06/19/2026

We’ll let you in on a little secret: this October workshop is filling up fast!

The Art of Clay Relief with Richard Gill is a two-day workshop exploring the art of clay relief wall plaques, presented in collaboration with the Deep River Potters’ Guild Deep River Potters’ Guild

Richard has been sculpting full-time since 1970 and is known for his richly expressive relief work capturing architecture, landscapes, and organic forms with extraordinary depth and texture. Over two days, you’ll learn his signature slab and relief methods, develop original designs, and bring your own handcrafted plaques to life under his expert guidance.
Perfect for artists ready to deepen their hand-building skills and experiment with surface and form.

📅 October 3–4, 2026
📍 Deep River, Ontario
👉 Link in bio to register. Spots are going fast!

Applications are open 🏺✨FUSION Scholarships support clay and glass artists at every stage — workshops, residencies, cour...
06/17/2026

Applications are open 🏺✨

FUSION Scholarships support clay and glass artists at every stage — workshops, residencies, courses, travel, studio purchases, research, and more.

This year we’re also seeking applications for the Ann Allen Memorial Scholarship: two awards for artists or collectives who bring people together through art, honouring Ann’s legacy as a beloved board member, guild volunteer, and true community builder. We extend our gratitude to Salina Szechtman for supporting these awards in memory of Ann.
In addition, the Susan Low-Beer Student Scholarship supports a student in a full-time clay or glass program who is dedicated to their artistic development.

Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

👉 Link in bio to apply. Send this to a friend who deserves it!

Artwork image: 2025 Scholarship recipient Miles Clarke Miles B

Tune in on Wednesday at 1pm for a FACES of FUSION conversation with Laura Wagner from Dundas, ON. •See the FUSION websit...
06/15/2026

Tune in on Wednesday at 1pm for a FACES of FUSION conversation with Laura Wagner from Dundas, ON.
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See the FUSION website (clayandglass.on.ca) for all the artists that have appeared previously or find them here on IG at FUSION Clay & Glass Ontario.
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Curious about what a Caribbean pottery retreat looks like? Today is your last chance to register for tomorrow’s info ses...
06/15/2026

Curious about what a Caribbean pottery retreat looks like? Today is your last chance to register for tomorrow’s info session for this once in a lifetime ceramic adventure!

In February 2027, FUSION is heading to Tortola, British Virgin Islands for a 10-day ceramics retreat at The Pottery Garden Karl Burnett . Eight days in the studio with Karl Burnett, Alison Brannen, Catharina Goldnau, and a special guest. An island tour, a free day to explore, a concluding exhibition in Road Town — and accommodation steps from a swimmable, sunset-drenched beach.

The story of how this trip came together (a sailing trip, a friendship, six years in the making) is almost as good as the destination itself.

Hear it straight from Alison: FUSION’s resident travel expert and the best person on the planet to tell you why this trip will change your life.

📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday June 16 · 7 PM · Zoom
🔗 Register at the link in bio

Tortola slideshow time! 🌊☀️In February 2027, FUSION is heading to Tortola, British Virgin Islands for a 10-day ceramics ...
06/11/2026

Tortola slideshow time! 🌊☀️

In February 2027, FUSION is heading to Tortola, British Virgin Islands for a 10-day ceramics retreat at The Pottery Garden Karl Burnett , and the story behind it is almost as good as the destination itself.

Our very own Alison Brannen met pottery garden owner Karl Burnett on a sailing trip six years ago, and the two have been friends ever since.

There is something transformative about deepening your practice in a magical place like Tortola. When you open your mind to new experiences, you’re leaving the door open for the muse to pay you a visit ✨

You will spend 8 days in the studio working with Karl Burnett, Alison Brannen, Catharina Goldnau, and a special guest, with electric kiln firings and your very own concluding exhibition in Road Town with official local recognition. In between? An island tour, a free day to explore, and all the authentic Tortolan culture and cuisine you can soak in. Oh, and your accommodation is steps from a swimmable, sunset drenched beach.

Want to hear all about it straight from Alison herself? Join us for our online info session Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM on Zoom. Alison is our resident travel expert, Saggar goddess and the best person on the planet to tell you why this trip will change your life.

🔗 Register at the link in our bio.

If you weren’t able to join us at the Art Gallery of Burlington for the conference, or if you simply want to relive the...
06/10/2026

If you weren’t able to join us at the Art Gallery of Burlington for the conference, or if you simply want to relive the magic, the inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists is still on view for a few more weeks and so worth a visit.

Centred on the theme of GATHERING, this juried exhibition brings together functional and sculptural works exploring connection, community, ritual, and shared experience. Juried by Chukwudubem Ukaigwe, 2025 Sobey Art Award finalist, the exhibition features 27 emerging ceramic and glass artists from across the country.

🎨 Featuring work by: Alex Chouinard-McLellan · Brienne Lim · Chloe Begg · Christy Chor · Cory-Lynn Styles · Danielle Skentzos · Deborah Hatanaka · Elise Chung · Hannah Faas · Holly Wheatcroft · Kate Welsh · Lara Hollway · Laura Wagner · Linda Weiss · Matt Cripps · Maura Meng · Natasha Martin · Patrick Dantas · Patrick Li · Peidi Wang · Roq Salter · Ryan Nesbitt · Salina Szechtman · Sydni Weatherson · Thomas Paik · V Vallieres · Vanesa Trillia

📍 Art Gallery of Burlington | On view until June 21 The exhibition then travels to Rails End Gallery in Haliburton and Neilson Park Creative Centre in Mississauga later this year.

This exhibition is presented in honour of Henry Goodman, with heartfelt thanks to the Goodman family for their generous support in making it possible. 💙

🔗 Link in bio for details!

Somewhere between perfecting your forms and refining your practice, did the fun get a little lost?Play is not just for b...
06/08/2026

Somewhere between perfecting your forms and refining your practice, did the fun get a little lost?

Play is not just for beginners. It is for all of us.

Parallel Play: Wake Up Your Surfaces! Explore New Ideas! with Jenny Mendes and Annie McDonald is a 1.5 day workshop built entirely around that spirit. Through terra sigillata, slips, engobes, symbolic imagery, narrative mark-making, and low-fire glazes, you will shake up your surface language and rediscover the joy of pure experimentation.

Jenny and Annie are the real deal — their energy is infectious and their combined knowledge will push your work in directions you didn’t see coming. With a very small class size, there is plenty of room to explore, make mistakes, and actually play.

📅 August 8-9
📍 MUD The Clay Studio, Toronto

🔗 Registration is open now — link in bio!

New Member Benefit!FUSION members now have access to an exclusive discount on Sue McLeod’s Glaze Mixing Essentials onli...
06/05/2026

New Member Benefit!

FUSION members now have access to an exclusive discount on Sue McLeod’s Glaze Mixing Essentials online course. If you’ve ever wanted to demystify your glazes, this is the one.

Current members, your coupons are waiting for you in the new member portal! Head to the link in our bio for our member portal guide to learn more.

This is just one of the growing list of perks that come with being a FUSION member. We are continuing to add new benefits all the time, so there has never been a better time to join — or to come back if you have been away for a while. We have missed you! 💙

🔗 Link in bio!

📸Image courtesy of Sue McLeod

Tune in today at 1pm for a FACES of FUSION conversation with Marzi Alimo from St Catherines, ON. •See the FUSION website...
06/03/2026

Tune in today at 1pm for a FACES of FUSION conversation with Marzi Alimo from St Catherines, ON.
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See the FUSION website (clayandglass.on.ca) for all the artists that have appeared previously or find them here on IG at .
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Imagine starting your mornings in the studio and ending them watching the sun set over the Caribbean.We are so excited t...
06/03/2026

Imagine starting your mornings in the studio and ending them watching the sun set over the Caribbean.

We are so excited to announce a very special FUSION retreat: 10 days in Tortola, British Virgin Islands this February 2027!

Set among turquoise waters, lush hillsides, and quiet beaches, this once in a lifetime experience invites you to make, learn, and connect at The Pottery Garden alongside local artist and educator Karl Burnett, hosted in collaboration with Alison Brannen

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🏖️ 10 days in Cane Garden Bay, steps from a swimmable beach
🏺 8 studio days with electric kiln firings
🎨 Workshops with Karl Burnett, Alison Brannen, Catharina Goldnau and a special guest
🗺️ An island tour and a free day to explore
🎉 A concluding exhibition of your work in Road Town with official local recognition
🌺 Authentic Tortolan culture, community and cuisine
This is not your average pottery workshop. This is a full creative immersion in one of the most beautiful places on earth, surrounded by a like-minded community and friends.

📅 Want to know more? Join us for an online info session on Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM on Zoom. Register at the link in our bio!

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Toronto, ON
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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