Craft Ontario

Craft Ontario Craft Ontario works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life.

🔔 Members! Get ready to unlock a new discount at Zei Pottery Studio! Where skills are shaped and passion for clay is sha...
08/20/2026

🔔 Members! Get ready to unlock a new discount at Zei Pottery Studio!

Where skills are shaped and passion for clay is shared, Zei Pottery Studios are offering Craft Ontario Members 15% OFF of all classes.

Go to the Membership Benefits page on our website to find the discount code to be applied at checkout.

Thank you to our partners at Zei Pottery Studio for making ceramics courses more accessible to our members!

The International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) at the Gardiner Museum is up for 3 more days!🔔 Explore the constant evolution ...
08/13/2026

The International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) at the Gardiner Museum is up for 3 more days!🔔



Explore the constant evolution of ceramics and possibilities of clay in this biennial celebration of innovation and contemporary directions in ceramics.

Craft Ontario was a programming partner of this year's ICAF and following the Symposium, we reviewed the programming and artwork in an online written piece, here:
https://craftontario.com/blogs/explore/the-constant-evolution-of-ceramics-the-international-ceramic-art-fair

🔗Also linked in our bio.

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📸Artists and participants of ROSEMARY Skool's brickmaking in the gallery. Image Credit Lisa Sakulensky.

📸Installation view of various works by Eve Tagny .t_eve.t . Image Credit Toni Hafkenscheid.

📸Keynote speaker Ronald Rael. Image Credit Lisa Sakulensky.

📸Ronald Rael's bricks being made in the gallery. Credit Toni Hafkenscheid.

📯Congratulations to all of the 2026 Craft Award Recipients!📯We hope you will join us in celebrating the achievements of ...
08/13/2026

📯Congratulations to all of the 2026 Craft Award Recipients!📯

We hope you will join us in celebrating the achievements of the 2026 recipients as we share their work with you in the upcoming months through the Craft Award Talks, Craft Award Recipient Exhibition, and the Craft Awards Ceremony.

Find more information on the Craft Awards program and induvidual recipients here (also linked in our bio):
https://craftontario.com/blogs/awards/2026-craft-award-recipients

📯We are thrilled to announce the following 2026 Craft Awards:

John and Barbara Mather Award for Lifetime Achievement: Marianne Heggtveit

Melinda Mayhall Memorial Award in Indigenous Craft: Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher

Dorothy Elaine McPherson Memorial Award in Mixed Media: Hannah Faas

William and Mary Corcoran Award for Excellence in Functional Craft: Jai Sallay-Carrington

Gladstone House Award: Michael Donohue

James H. McPherson Award in Woodworking: Thierry Andre

Helen Copeland Memorial Award in Ceramics: Sophie Manessiez

Pattie Walker Memorial Award in Architectural Glass: Jesse Olwen

Leisa Rich Fibre Arts Residency Award at the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op: Michelle Peraza, Angela Guest, and Skye Louis

Rich Foundation Residency: Jamila Monahan

Shanks Memorial Award in Textiles: Par Nair

Helen Frances Gregor Award: April Martin

Lily Yung Memorial Award: Nithikul Nimkulrat

Cabbagetown Art & Craft Show Craftsperson Award of Merit: Yanick Robichaud

FUSION Ontario Clay and Glass Design Award: Genie Kim

The Pottery Supply House Clay or Glass Supply Grant: Deborah Hatanaka

Tuckers Pottery Supplies Ltd. Clay Supply Grant: Katie Lemieux

Chan Fraser Design Jewellery Award: Yuxin Song

Lacy West Supplies: Gaia Gia

Special thanks to this year's jurors: Robert Akroyd, Marissa Y Alexander, Tracey-Mae Chambers, Tanya Lyons, Colleen McCarten, and Amir Sheikhvand.

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📸'Whisper', basket by Jamila Monahan

It’s the final week to see the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) at the Gardiner Museum () ⏳ Don’t miss your chance ...
08/07/2026

It’s the final week to see the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) at the Gardiner Museum () ⏳

Don’t miss your chance to experience the Gardiner’s biennale exhibition showcasing Canadian and international artists who are pushing the boundaries of clay. From 3D-printed pottery to a motion-triggered cityscape, ICAF2026 explores how ceramics shape the way we live, connect, and build community in rapidly changing cities.

Plan your visit before the exhibition closes August 16!


📷: Toni Hafkenscheid

Today is the final day to visit Craft Ontario at 1106 Queen Street West❤️ We are open 12-5pm today ❤️The past 10 years a...
07/26/2026

Today is the final day to visit Craft Ontario at 1106 Queen Street West❤️ We are open 12-5pm today ❤️

The past 10 years at this location gave Craft Ontario the stability we needed to make our next step. We tried running many programs out of 1106; exhibitions, workshops, awards ceremonies, and of course the Shop!

From this location we branched out to The Distillery District and 401 Richmond. In the past year it became apparent that continuing on at 1106 Queen would no longer be beneficial for the organization, and we made the decision to have a more prominent footprint in 401 Richmond in 2027.

We are so grateful for all of our members and supporters for continuing to uplift craft to make this move possible. Having a physical space where the public can interact with craft and speak with knowledgeable staff on craft practices is a priority for Craft Ontario.

We look forward to our next chapter! ❤️Thank you for being with us!

ON NOW at the Craft Ontario Distillery Shop: Nadia Tasci's Fruita Jewellery Showcase!The flameworked glass sculptures an...
07/25/2026

ON NOW at the Craft Ontario Distillery Shop: Nadia Tasci's Fruita Jewellery Showcase!

The flameworked glass sculptures and fruit beads in the showcase are all handmade by Nadia in her Toronto studio 🔥 Shop the collection of earrings, bracelets, and charm necklaces online and in person at the Craft Ontario Distillery Shop!

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July 11 - September 6, 2026
9 Girstmill Lane, The Distillery District, Toronto

Tomorrow is the final day to catch the exhibition of new quilts by April and Judy Martin in the Craft Ontario Gallery!✨F...
07/24/2026

Tomorrow is the final day to catch the exhibition of new quilts by April and Judy Martin in the Craft Ontario Gallery!

✨From 2-5pm Judy will be doing a special lecture on her practice (and sale of work!) at

The gallery will be open from 12-5pm and is always free to visit.

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‘Earlier & Later’
New Quilts by April Martin and Judy Martin


Documentation photography by Jocelyn Reynolds

Craft Ontario Gallery, 401 Richmond St West, Suite 108, Toronto

The first 18 people to attend the sale tomorrow will recieve a... DOOR PRIZE PACKAGE 🎁💝✨ An enamel pin, 1" wide, from 'C...
07/23/2026

The first 18 people to attend the sale tomorrow will recieve a... DOOR PRIZE PACKAGE 🎁💝

✨ An enamel pin, 1" wide, from 'Convergence', an international textile conference and exhibition hosted in Toronto from June 3 to 6, 1986. Organized by the Handweavers Guild of America (HGA), the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners, and the Ontario Crafts Council.
✨ Two printed isues of : SS25 & FW25

FIXTURES & FURNITURE SALE
July 24 & 25, 11am - 6:30pm
Craft Ontario Shop, 1106 Queen St. W., Toronto

📦🖌 Our Fixtures & Furniture Sale begins tomorrow! 📦🖌This is a pay-what-you-wish sale, with all sales contributing to su...
07/23/2026

📦🖌 Our Fixtures & Furniture Sale begins tomorrow! 📦🖌

This is a pay-what-you-wish sale, with all sales contributing to supporting our move.

We need these items OUT OF OUR SHOP! Bring a load away for the change in your bag!

July 24 & 25, 11am - 6:30pm
Craft Ontario Shop, 1106 Queen St. W., Toronto

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401 Richmond Street West, Unit 108
Toronto, ON
M5V3A8

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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416-925-4222 / 416-921-1721

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