Hand-Building History | Clay Workshop

This in-person pottery workshop is presented in conjunction with our current exhibition Inside. Outside. Of., and is inspired by the ceramic pieces created by artist Shanie Tomassini that explore themes of ritual, renewable energies, and our relationship to the present and future.

In this workshop, participants will work with Toronto-based, artist and ceramicist, Luke Mohan, to explore the potential of clay to express aspects of personal introspection. Incorporating elements of hand-built pottery making, Luke will lead the group in a discussion on how we are connected to the world around us, and how these contexts shape our lives. They will be encouraged to consider the differences between how they see themselves compared to how they present themselves to the outside world, and learn how clay as a physical, transformative, and earthly material can enhance these explorations.

All materials will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own apron or smock to use for this workshop.

Participants must be 16+ to attend this workshop. We will meet at the Hazel McCallion Central Libary in meeting room 3A.

The program fee helps cover costs and reflects your commitment to attending, ensuring a meaningful experience for all participants.

Thank you to TD Bank Group for funding this workshop.

Thank you to Rama Gaming House and Charitable Gaming, Community Good for their support of this workshop through their charity initiatives which help in the purchase of materials.

About the Facilitator

Luke Mohan is an artist and ceramicist from Toronto. He is a graduate of NSCAD University with a BFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts and a BA in Art History. He is one of the current Resident Artists participating in the City of Mississauga’s Resident Artist Program at the Living Arts Centre.

“I see ceramics as inherently a material born of transformation. I utilize this transformative quality to make sculptures, installations and functional objects that blur the line between the familiar and unfamiliar, finding humour and sincerity there. Ceramics’ physicality, mystery and ubiquity throughout human history serve as inspiration to me when creating new work.” – Luke Mohan