Membership is open to everyone interested in the clay arts.

For 40 years the Ottawa Guild of Potters has connected clay enthusiasts of all levels and interest.

Benefits & opportunities of membershp

Networking

• Opportunity to meet with knowledgeable and friendly members at the monthly meetings;

• Opportunity to access a strong knowledge base that offers support and guidance on any topic related to ceramics, using the email discussion list;

• Opportunity to share notices and invitations to openings and events among the membership using the email broadcast list, or website blog;

• The monthly newsletter, On Fire! Published 10 times per year; filled with informative articles on topics of interest, calls for entry, workshops, classes, book reviews and more.

Marketing & Sales

• Opportunity to sell their work twice a year; spring & fall, at the Shenkman Arts Centre;

• Opportunity to showcase their work: in the Guild Exhibition, held during the spring sale; and in the Members’ Gallery on the website;

• Their studio or showroom will be added to the studio map on the website;

• The Guild is engaged in social networking with FaceBook & Twitter

Education

• Library containing extensive resources including magazine subscriptions and DVDs;

• Workshops on different techniques which are taught by the very best practitioner of that method of working, usually a craftsman of local, national or international status;

• Guest speakers at monthly meetings 

How to Join

Memberships are accepted throughout the year.

Membership forms – To obtain an application form, click the link (top left), print out the form,
and send it with your cheque to the address indicated on the form.