Explore + Create Workshop: Clay Body Vessels

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-08:00

Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art | North Vancouver

Gordon Smith Gallery for Canadian Art
Publisher/HostGordon Smith Gallery for Canadian Art
Explore + Create Workshop: Clay Body Vessels
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A special workshop for Explore + Create, using clay to make art and will be lead by artist Xinwei Che.
About this Event

Please join us for a special Explore + Create where we will have a clay workshop lead by artist Xinwei Che.

Did you know that pottery shapes are often inspired by the human body? Just like us, pots can have mouths, necks, shoulders, bellies, and feet!

Join artist Xinwei Che, whose artwork To Hold Myself is part of the exhibition From the Ground, for a fun, hands-on clay workshop. Using squishing, pinching, gentle pressure, and even our breathing, we’ll shape clay right on our own bodies to create one-of-a-kind pinch pots.

This workshop is all about exploring, playing, and getting a little messy! No ceramics experience is needed β€” just curiosity and imagination. Please wear comfy clothes that you don’t mind getting clay on.

Your clay creations will be fired in the kiln and ready to pick up in about two weeks.

Families and children ages 5–12 are welcome. Donations are welcomed at the door.

Space is limited, so be sure to register and save your spot!


Image 1: Grounding Space, Xinwei Che, 2024, and To Hold Myself, 2024-2025, photo: Rachel Topham

Image 2: Detail of To Hold Myself, Xinwei Che, 2024-2025, photo: Rachel Topham

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, 2121 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, Canada

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