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Waterloo Potters' Workshop

We are a non-profit Cooperative located in the historic Jacob Eby Farmhouse in Waterloo Park in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, since 1967. We have a well-equipped pottery studio, offer classes to the public and organize pottery sales and charity events.

Empty Bowls 2023

In it's 25th year, Empty Bowls started as a way for the arts community to help people struggling to access food. The first Empty Bowls Waterloo Region–led by the Waterloo Potters' Workshop–took place in 1998 and to date has provided more than 1.3 million meals.

When you buy a $50 ticket, you help provide 100 meals to vulnerable people in Waterloo region accessing food assistance. Each ticket includes a beautiful, handcrafted bowl and delicious lunch or dinner.
For more information, click here!

Summer Classes now booking!

Get to know our Workshop

Click on the image to view our most recent videos, including a tour of the workshop and how-to's for potters.

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Meet our Potters Video Series

Interviews with our Potters

Look for these potters at our next sale!

Wanda Densmore talks about her pottery practice. Click image to view the video.

Murray Fox talks about his fine work! Click image to view the interview.

In conversation with potter Stephen Hawes. Click image to view the video.

Potter Iris Dorton talks to June MacDonald. Click image to view the interview.

We've been around for over 50 years! We're opening up to new members this fall. LEARN MORE

Our Adult Classes fill up very quickly. Feel free to fill in the wait list form. We email folks on this list before we go public with class announcements. At the bottom of our adult classes page is a list of potters in the region who teach. It's more difficult for us to offer children's classes at the point. Keep an eye here for updates!

We have two main pottery sales where members’ work is showcased: the Fall Sale in November and the Spring Sale is in April. In late spring, members donate ‘seconds’ or less-than-perfect pots for the Celebrate Summer Open House Seconds Sale, where all proceeds are donated to local children's charities.