About Us
The Brantford Potters’ Guild is a vibrant, inclusive community of clay artists and enthusiasts.
We were founded in 1975 and became a not-for-profit organization in 1978. What began as a small group of just 15 members has grown into a thriving community of over 200 potters today!
Community Involvement
Empty Bowls
The Empty Bowls project is a global arts initiative that raises awareness of food insecurity and supports local food banks. At the Brantford Potters’ Guild, we are proud to take part in this tradition at our winter sales.
Handmade ceramic bowls are available at our fall sales for $30 each, with all proceeds donated directly to the Brantford Food Bank. Each bowl represents a simple but meaningful way to support individuals and families in our community facing food insecurity.
We are pleased to share that our 2025 winter sale was a great success, allowing us to donate $7,500 to the Brantford Food Bank.
Your support means so much to us and to our community. Thank you for helping make this initiative possible.
Touch a Truck Fundraiser
On June 25th, 2022 the Brantford Potters' Guild was proud to be part of the first fundraiser for Camp Molly in Brantford!
"Camp Molly pays tribute to the first female firefighter on record in North America, Molly Williams. The camp is a unique, hands-on opportunity for young women in grades 11 and 12 gain an introduction to fire services during a period where many teens are making career decisions. Participants will gain an understanding of the career paths available within each division of the fire services through carefully planned activities."
- Brantford Fire
Brantford Fire, Seventh Coffee Co., and The Brantford Potters' Guild joined forces for a fun day of shopping, delicious drinks and education!
Firefighters were on site with one of their trucks to educate kids and adults alike. Seventh Coffee Co. had complimentary iced coffees, as well as their specialty beans and grounds available for purchase. Finally, guild members had a wide variety of mugs for sale with a portion of proceeds going to Camp Molly.
Blind Sensory Garden Project
September of 2000 was the 25th anniversary of The Brantford Potters' Guild. To celebrate this and acknowledge the presence of The W. Ross Macdonald School in our community, 46 guild members contributed their work in the form of relief tiles to an installment in the school's sensory garden. This project was so well received that in 2016 the guild was asked to expand the "Tactile Tile" wall. 150 tiles were needed to complete this installment and were created by 44 members.
Special thanks go out to The W. Ross Mcdonald staff and to The Brantford Potters' Guild, especially Louise Garnet, Marion Skitch and Sue Welsby for leading us in both the 2000 and 2016 installations.
Guild Mandate
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To bring together people who have a common interest in pursuing the craft of pottery.
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To stimulate and maintain interest in the craft.
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To encourage high standards of craftsmanship by providing learning opportunities to improve the skill and artistry of the potters.
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To foster community awareness of the ceramic arts by encouraging and supporting individual organizations.
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To operate ClayWorks Learning Studio for Ceramic Arts and Pottery for teaching classes for adults, children and youth and providing studio access time for Guild Members' use.