Bélisle Pottery

Bélisle Pottery We aim to create a phenomenal experience through the art and craft of pottery and hospitality.

Susie’s Getting Centered workshop is back for two more dates this August + September.This workshop books up quickly ever...
08/12/2026

Susie’s Getting Centered workshop is back for two more dates this August + September.

This workshop books up quickly every time, and for good reason. It’s changed the way so many of our members/students/team approach centering, use their bodies, and work with clay at the wheel.

If centering has ever felt like way more work than it should, this one is worth it.

Only 7 spots per session.

Book your spot today!

📸 Tiffany J Marie

This one’s going to be special.We’re beyond excited to welcome award-winning photographer J I M N O R T O N to Bélisle P...
07/29/2026

This one’s going to be special.

We’re beyond excited to welcome award-winning photographer J I M N O R T O N to Bélisle Pottery.

Jim has spent years creating thoughtful, striking imagery and has built a reputation for making everyday objects look extraordinary. More importantly, he’s an incredible teacher with a relaxed, approachable style that makes photography feel accessible, no matter your experience.

If you’ve ever struggled to capture your work the way you see it in real life, this workshop is for you.

Whether you’re a ceramist, artist, maker, or creative entrepreneur, you’ll leave with practical skills you can start using immediately with the camera you already own.

We can’t wait to learn from Jim, and we hope you’ll join us.

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Looking for a cozy indoor activity this weekend?We have a few spots left in this weekend’s workshops:🏺 Saturday at 5 PM ...
07/16/2026

Looking for a cozy indoor activity this weekend?

We have a few spots left in this weekend’s workshops:

🏺 Saturday at 5 PM – Wheel Throwing with Candice Boese

🥣 Sunday at 11 AM – Handbuilding Chip & Dip Bowl with Clay & Cream Ceramics

No experience needed. We’ll guide you every step of the way and take care of glazing and firing your finished pieces.

This weekend, we’ll also be donating $10 from every participant to Moon Time Connections , supporting Indigenous communities affected by the Northern Ontario wildfires.

We’d love to have you join us.

Tomorrow morning we officially kick off our first market at the new Garrison Village location and we’d love to see some ...
05/29/2026

Tomorrow morning we officially kick off our first market at the new Garrison Village location and we’d love to see some familiar faces.

We’ll be bringing fresh pieces straight out of the kiln by , stunning work from .jmarie’s bird collection, live throwing demos throughout the morning, and a giveaway for a private pottery workshop.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Farmers Market runs every Saturday all summer long, but we’ll only be joining once per month, so save the dates.

May 30
June 13
July 4
Aug 1
Sept 5

8am to 1pm
111 Garrison Village Drive

Come say hi, watch some clay spinning, support local, and maybe leave with something handmade.

As we settle into garden season and start planning out our seedlings, herbs, and summer gardens…Join us for a cute littl...
05/26/2026

As we settle into garden season and start planning out our seedlings, herbs, and summer gardens…

Join us for a cute little morning making ceramic plant tags with clay, good company, and a cup of tea or iced coffee in hand.

Make as many as you can during the workshop and personalize them for your garden beds, herbs, houseplants, or chaotic tomato collection.

Level 1 hand-building
No experience needed

June 21
11am
with .ceramics & .and.ember

Special shoutout to .jmarie , ambassador for , for the beautiful seedlings featured in the photos and for capturing these moments so perfectly.

There’s been a lot of new faces around here lately, so I thought I’d reintroduce myself.I’m Valérie, founder of Bélisle ...
05/12/2026

There’s been a lot of new faces around here lately, so I thought I’d reintroduce myself.

I’m Valérie, founder of Bélisle Pottery.

This studio has always been about more than just me. It’s a community space shaped by an incredible team of instructors, assistants, technicians, and members who show up and make it what it is every day. I just happen to be the one who started it.

I come from a background in hospitality and fell into clay in a way that completely shifted my life. What began as a personal practice slowly turned into this space, one that continues to grow in ways I couldn’t have planned.

These days, the studio has become a team. A community. A creative little ecosystem inside an old public school in Virgil.

This season, we’re opening things up a little more. More behind the scenes, more of the people, more of what actually happens in here.

If you’ve been here for a while, thank you.
If you’re new, welcome. I’m really glad you’re here.

📸 .jmarie &

Robert is one of the pillars of this studio. The kind of person who puts himself last so everyone else can move forward....
05/11/2026

Robert is one of the pillars of this studio. The kind of person who puts himself last so everyone else can move forward. It’s rare, and it’s one of the greatest gifts we have. He started here as a student, determined to master the fundamentals, and it was clear early on that he had something much bigger ahead of him.

Over time, Robert became more than just a right hand in the studio. He became the left as well, showing up day in and day out to make sure everything runs the way it should. Quietly holding the space together, supporting every project, every person, every detail.

ABOUT THE MAKER

With a background in hospitality, Robert brings a deep sense of care, precision, and intention to his work. His focus is primarily on functional tableware, where form and usability meet a high level of craftsmanship. He works mainly on the wheel, exploring refined shapes while also pushing into more provocative and challenging forms.

His work also reflects a strong interest in glaze layering and combinations, building depth and subtle complexity into each piece. His attention to detail is unmatched, almost to a fault, and it shows in every surface, every edge, every decision.

An incredible teacher as well, Robert leads our industry nights on Mondays, creating a space that is welcoming, grounded, and deeply supportive for those learning the craft.

You can find his pieces in some of the finest establishments in the region, a reflection of both his technical skill and his understanding of how objects live within a dining experience.

Come see us and discover his work at our late fall early winter market
Stay tuned for more

Kelly has been with us since day one, our very first helper around the studio. What started as watering the plants quick...
05/02/2026

Kelly has been with us since day one, our very first helper around the studio. What started as watering the plants quickly turned into being behind almost every detail that keeps this space running. She’s a true rock for the studio. The kind of person who slips in quietly, but whose presence is felt in every corner. Her care, attention to detail, and consistency shape the space in ways that often go unseen, but never unnoticed. It’s only natural that this same care carries through into her work.

ABOUT THE MAKER

Hello, I’m Kelly, OG studio elf.

My journey into pottery was unexpected. I started as a plant sitter while Val was away, back when Bélisle Pottery was still in its early stages. I was told to play with some clay if I felt like it. I went to YouTube, thought “yeah, I can do that,” and that was it. I fell in love with clay, the history of pottery, and all the practical things you can make with it.

I’m a handbuilder, inspired by rustic textures and functional pieces made to be shared. My work is rooted in warmth, simplicity, and everyday use. I’m now looking forward to taking the next step and sharing the craft through teaching.

Catch her work at our Spring Market
Saturday May 2, 11 to 4
Live music, good energy, and a studio full of talent
Come say hi and support our members
Inside the halls of the old Virgil Public School

Natacha has been with us since nearly the beginning, a steady and dedicated presence in the studio. Her perseverance is ...
05/01/2026

Natacha has been with us since nearly the beginning, a steady and dedicated presence in the studio. Her perseverance is something you feel right away. She shows up fully, often putting others before herself, and brings a quiet strength to everything she does. Lately, she’s really found her creative groove, pushing her work in new directions and exploring ideas with confidence. As a fellow Franco-Ontarian, it’s always a pleasure to share moments in French in the studio. Over the past few months, she’s also stepped into a support role, and it’s been incredible to have her as part of the team.

ABOUT THE MAKER

Natacha of Clay & Cream Ceramics has always been a creative person, and pottery became the medium where she could turn that creativity into both expressive and functional work. Her love for all things vintage naturally led her to ceramics, as few practices capture the spirit of the 60s and 70s quite like working with clay. While nostalgia sparked her journey, she has developed a colourful and playful style of her own, often incorporating cheerful details that make each piece feel unique.

Her work explores a range of techniques including wheel throwing, hand building, surface decoration, glazing and underglazing, allowing her to build layers of colour and personality into each form. She enjoys experimenting with finishes and details that bring both function and character to everyday objects.

Catch her work at our Spring Market
Saturday May 2, 11 to 4
Live music, good energy, and a studio full of talent
Come say hi and support our members
Inside the halls of the old Virgil Public School

Ashley bringing a calm, gentle presence to the studio. Her time teaching the kids classes has been nothing short of wond...
05/01/2026

Ashley bringing a calm, gentle presence to the studio. Her time teaching the kids classes has been nothing short of wonderful to witness. Patient, kind, and quietly confident, she creates a space where people feel at ease. Her creativity also shaped the Fibre and Form workshop series, a thoughtful program we’re excited to bring back this fall. While she’ll be leaving the studio soon, she will be deeply missed. Her talent, warmth, and presence have left a lasting mark, and she will always be part of this community.

ABOUT THE MAKER

Ashley of Floraison Forms is a Niagara-based potter who blends her love of whimsy with pieces that make a house feel like a home. Each piece is wheel thrown and hand painted, with thoughtful designs inspired by the things she loves. Her work often highlights her strength in drawing and illustration, bringing a playful and personal touch to every surface.

Catch her work at our Spring Market
Saturday May 2, 11 to 4
Live music, good energy, and a studio full of talent
Come say hi and support our members
Inside the halls of the old Virgil Public School

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