TONY CLENNELL
Casual Pots & Extreme Handles

FIVE DAY WORKSHOP

Welcome Dinner July 13
July 14 to 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (lunches included)

This hands-on workshop explores the making of bold, functional pottery designed for occasional use — pieces meant for celebration, presentation, and gathering. We’ll focus on the details that elevate large casseroles, pitchers, bowls, baskets, and plates into the realm of the meaningful.

Over the years, my practice has centered on sectional or composite throwing — joining multiple parts to form a single vessel. I’ve developed a distinctive approach to building and attaching handles, combining thrown, pulled, and hand-built techniques. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the world of extreme handles, a signature element of my work.

We’ll also explore gestural brushwork and surface techniques that create tactile, geological marks — evidence of process and the maker’s hand.

Bring your curiosity, your courage, and a smile.

Limited to 8 students.

Includes:

• Welcome dinner on Sunday, July 13

• Catered lunches each day

• One 22 kg box of clay and all other materials included.*

• Evening studio access

Cost: $1,000 CAD plus GST

Accommodation: $750.00 plus GST (includes breakfast)

Accommodations are secured in charming nearby cottages as well as The Union Hotel, a historic 1834 inn, all located in Normandale.

The five-day workshop includes a welcome dinner hosted by the Union Hotel.

All accommodations are within a short walking distance of Lake Erie, Normandale Beach, Turkey Point Provincial Park, several beautiful trails, and, of course, Potter’s Creek Studios.

Breakfasts Monday through Friday are also included with accommodations and will also be hosted by the Union Hotel.

Total Workshop Experience: $1750.00 plus GST

*Additional clay available at cost.