Ceramic Flower Workshop
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Connect with friends and your own creativity at our ceramic flower workshop. Hand build flowers and other cute clay trinkets.
Ceramic Flower Workshop with Firuze AvciCreate, connect, and unwind at this cozy ceramic hand-building workshop at Canopy Studios.
Join Calgary ceramic artist Firuze Avci for a fun and beginner-friendly evening of creativity. Using simple hand-building techniques, you'll learn how to shape and sculpt clay into whimsical flowers, trinket dishes, charms, and other small keepsakes.
Whether you're looking for a creative night out with friends, a unique date idea, or simply a chance to try something new, this workshop offers a welcoming space to relax, connect, and make something meaningful with your hands.
Hosted in the warm heritage gallery at Canopy Studios, this experience is about slowing down, embracing the creative process, and enjoying the therapeutic benefits of working with clay.
What You'll LearnBasic ceramic hand-building techniquesHow to create decorative clay flowersTips for making small dishes, charms, and keepsakesTexture, shaping, and finishing techniquesHow to bring your own creative ideas to life in clayWorkshop DetailsBeginner friendlyNo experience requiredAll materials providedAges 16+Relaxed and social atmosphereTake home your handmade creationsWhy Clay?Working with clay can be both grounding and joyful. The tactile process of shaping, molding, and creating by hand encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and offers a chance to reconnect with your creativity in a supportive community setting.
About Your InstructorFiruze Avci (@theclaybenders)
Firuze Avci is a Turkish ceramic artist based in Calgary, Alberta. A Sociology graduate and self-taught ceramicist, she creates work inspired by themes of feminism, immigration, empathy, identity, and belonging.
Her sculptures and functional ceramics challenge traditional gender norms while celebrating the beauty, strength, and complexity of the female experience. Through clay, Firuze invites others to embrace creativity as a tool for self-expression, connection, and empowerment.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot and join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and clay.
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1723 9th St SW
Calgary, Ab
T2T 3C1