Exploring Form, Function & Surface Decoration on the Wheel with Kiefer Floreal
Dates:
Sunday November 1, 2026: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday November 2, 2026: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Age: 16+
Location: Feldspar Ceramics, 1390 Gerrard St East
About the workshop
Explore the relationship between form, surface, and function in this hands-on wheel-throwing workshop. Through a combination of demonstrations, guided exercises, and experimentation led by Kiefer, you’ll be encouraged to think beyond simply making a technically successful piece and instead develop forms that feel intentional, expressive and uniquely your own.
We’ll explore how proportion, weight, balance, and surface treatment can work together to create pottery that is both beautiful and functional. Along the way, you’ll have space to experiment, take creative risks and embrace the unexpected qualities that emerge when working intuitively with clay.
You will also have the opportunity to experiment with layered surfaces, slip, carving, and texture to add depth and visual interest to your forms.
This workshop is an opportunity to experiment and develop a more intuitive relationship with the potter's wheel while creating work that reflects your own sense of form and expression.
Please note that this workshop is catered to those with prior wheel-throwing experience.
About Kiefer
Kiefer Floreal is a Winnipeg-based ceramic artist, educator, national presenter, and grant recipient whose work explores the intersection of function, storytelling, and place. Originally from Kenora, Ontario, he began working with clay in high school and has built his practice through years of dedicated studio work and self-directed learning.
In 2026, Kiefer was selected as a presenter at Fusion, Canada's largest and most prestigious clay and glass conference, where he shared his approach to pushing creative boundaries through ceramics. He has also been featured on The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down and continues to establish himself as a respected voice in Canada's contemporary ceramics community.
Kiefer's work is represented at the Gardiner Museum Shop and Vessels & Sticks. Through workshops, demonstrations, and educational programming, he is committed to making ceramics approachable, inspiring, and accessible for artists at every stage of their creative journey.
A few things to note:
- A block of clay, decorating slip as well as access to tools and other equipment are included in the registration fee.
- Additional clay can be purchased from us at the studio.
- Firing is not provided. Please bring your own bat(s) or ware boards if you wish to take your thrown piece(s) home.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting clay on.
- Aprons are not provided.
- Minimum age required is 16.
- Workshops are non-refundable.
- There are no partial refunds for missed workshops.
- If registration doesn't reach the minimum number of attendees, we reserve the right to reschedule the workshop.