Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery

Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery Gallery and classroom dedicated to the development of the ceramic arts in Nanaimo BC.

🐑Discover the alchemy of wool in this introduction to wet felting with fibre artist Megan Arundel. ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT. ht...
09/05/2026

🐑Discover the alchemy of wool in this introduction to wet felting with fibre artist Megan Arundel. ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT. https://www.nanaimoceramicarts.com/service-page/introduction-to-wet-felting-course-2?referral=service_list_widget Designed for beginners, this hands-on course introduces you to the world’s oldest known fabric—felted wool—and the fascinating process of transforming loose fibres into beautiful 2D and 3D forms.

Over six sessions, you’ll learn fundamental wet-felting techniques including fibre layouts, surface design using craters and cracks, embellishing with silk and other fabrics, and shaping both flat and sculptural forms. Whether you’re completely new to felting or have some experience and want to develop your skills and creativity, Megan will encourage you to experiment, explore and discover what wool can do. Come prepared to free your laughter, ideas and imagination!

Materials are provided. Please bring your own large bath towel, hand towel and a pair of sharp scissors.

Megan recently returned from Fiona Duthie’s Shetland Felting Retreat, where she joined fibre artists from around the world in an immersive exploration of Shetland’s landscapes, archaeological remains and distinctive cultural heritage. Guided by Fiona’s innovative approach to felting, Megan translated these experiences into her own design work.

Introduction to Wet Felting with Megan Arundel
September 14 – October 26, 2026 | 6:30 – 9 PM | 6 Sessions | $270
All materials provided

09/01/2026

We are closed today. Sept 1-3 open Friday again

Rain or shine, we will see you at the last Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Commercial Street Night Market tonight! F...
08/27/2026

Rain or shine, we will see you at the last Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Commercial Street Night Market tonight! From 5 PM - 9 PM, we are excited to have 4 artists hosting the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Booth! We are located in front of the RBC bank on Commercial Street. See you there!
White Cat Pottery: Louise partakes in various creative endeavours including knitting, photography, graphic art and pottery. Her work includes exploration of surface decoration and patterns, creating a sense of hygge to her pieces. Her sweary dinosaurs are a huge hit, as well as the mid-century flowers that have taken centrestage in her work.
Chloe is our current artist in residence. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, now living on Gabriola Island, Chloe's work focused on developing and refining a cohesive body of work. During her residency, she continued to investigate the expressive potential of sculpted hands alongside her exploration of working with slips and carving designs.
Amélie is a Nanaimo-based mixed media artist and Registered Canadian Art Therapist. Her work is rooted in the belief that creativity and beauty belong in everyday life. Through handmade pottery and sculpture inspired by the natural world, she creates pieces that invite connection, presence and a sense of wonder.
Kira of KTX Pots is a Vancouver Island artist with a love for creating functional and beautiful pieces. I was drawn to pottery as part of a journey to get out of my head and into my body. You will see spiral themes, thoughts of the moon, dreams of the sea, and a sense of blooming in my current collection.

🌃Tonight at the night market: Sydney Van Alstyne will be hosting the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts booth from 5 PM - 9 PM in fron...
08/20/2026

🌃Tonight at the night market: Sydney Van Alstyne will be hosting the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts booth from 5 PM - 9 PM in front of the RBC bank in Commercial Street. Sydknee, is an artist based out of Nanaimo creating in studio and her home.

Most recognized for her slug-ified work, Sydknee has utilized her award-winning painting skills to create handpainted rainbow trout, ducks, and butterflies. With a love for detail, recent works include sculpted tree trunks, and beach-themed mugs with sanddollared bottoms.

Pops of color and endless creativity are something you can always expect of Sydknee Creative!

🍁Fall inlove with pottery this month at our beautiful downtown Nanaimo studio! Registration is now open for Sept - Oct c...
08/18/2026

🍁Fall inlove with pottery this month at our beautiful downtown Nanaimo studio! Registration is now open for Sept - Oct courses and your the first one's to know. Offering beginner to intermediate wheel classes, if you have been looking for a sign that you need to take a pottery course, this is it!www.nanaimoceramicarts.com/clay-classes
Options Just For You:
Mondays 3 PM (Adult & Teen), 6:30 PM
Thursdays 10 AM, 6:30 PM (Intermediate)
Fridays 6:30 PM
Saturdays 10 AM (Handbuilding)
www.nanaimoceramicarts.com/clay-classes
Each class is 2.5 hours each for 6-8 weeks. All materials are included.
Miss a class? Don't worry, you can make it up with open studio!

🍁Draw, paint, sketch and roll your way into our creative art studio in downtown Nanaimo! This fall, choose from a wonder...
08/15/2026

🍁Draw, paint, sketch and roll your way into our creative art studio in downtown Nanaimo! This fall, choose from a wonderful lineup of classes, including watercolour, drawing and sketching, painting, and wet felting. Registration is now open, and classes are coming up soon—choose your creative adventure and reserve your spot!
📲 https://www.nanaimoceramicarts.com/artroom

🚨Gallery Restock --Our gallery shop is all ready for summer. If you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, ge...
08/07/2026

🚨Gallery Restock --Our gallery shop is all ready for summer. If you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, get well gift or you just have an impulse to buy something beautiful, look no further. From functional to decorative, all our work is made by local island and BC potters. We also have a wonderful selection of work from our artist in residence program.
The gallery is open 11 AM - 5 PM, Tuesday to Saturday at 115 Chapel St. Downtown Nanaimo

🗿These are the last few days to see Sculptural In Nature, A Group Show of Small Sculptures, now showing in the gallery. ...
07/23/2026

🗿These are the last few days to see Sculptural In Nature, A Group Show of Small Sculptures, now showing in the gallery. See the show Friday and Saturday from 11 AM - 5 PM at 115 Chapel St.
Bringing together a collection of contemporary ceramic works that blurs the line between sculpture and vessel, Sculptural In Nature explores the expressive possiblities of clay through form, texture, surface and process. Showcasing works of art by nine artists, you don't want to miss out!

🏙We are back at the tonight from 5 PM - 9 PM. We have free mini watercolour kits, learn about our fall art and pottery ...
07/23/2026

🏙We are back at the tonight from 5 PM - 9 PM. We have free mini watercolour kits, learn about our fall art and pottery classes and meet our featured artist!
Our featured artist tonight is Art! Art creates functional items in his backyard shed through the summer and at Nanaimo Ceramic Arts in the winter. He uses simple techniques to create clean lines and abstract motifs. In the summer months Art creates his work on a kick wheel without plumbing or electricity. It’s sounds romantic, and sometimes it is, but he is always happy to move indoors for the winter. He has been making pottery in this way since 2019. This is his first summer selling to the public.

Visit the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Booth at the Commercial Street Night Market tonight from 5 PM - 9 PM. We are located in f...
07/16/2026

Visit the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Booth at the Commercial Street Night Market tonight from 5 PM - 9 PM. We are located in front of the RBC Bank. Tonight's featured artist is Janet McDonald!
“Fine Art Painting is my passion. I paint primarily in oils as I love the opacity, buttery feel and blend- ability of this medium. I regularly use a texture paste in my under-paintings to support the narratives and concepts of my works. You will find local wildlife and people to be my favourite subjects.
In addition to my paintings and traditional reproductions, I also offer FUN & FUNCTIONAL versions of my Art including Pillow Covers, and Wooden Art Tiles. I take pride in the fact that all of my FUNCTIONAL ART reproductions use high quality materials and are locally made. My latest art obsession and works on offer are my one-of-a-kind, hand-thrown and glaze-painted Pottery Mugs!” Janet McDonald

Address

115 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R4H5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

2507548377

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