Ceramicist’s Unique Approach to their craft: try your hand at creating your own clay vessel

By Gazette Staff

October 4th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

Want to learn about a ceramicist’s unique approach to their craft, while trying your hand at creating your own clay vessel?

Join us for a night of learning how to use the pottery wheel – absolutely no experience is required for this fun, hands-on night working with clay.

About the Instructor: Neslihan Atay has been a passionate potter and a member of the Art Gallery of Burlington and the Burlington Potters Guild since 2017. Her primary focus is wheel work. She creates a wide range of both contemporary and traditional pieces including a line of Ottoman/Turkish designs that back to the 15th century. She has received her certificate through the Mohawk College Ceramics program and has taken advanced classes from master potter Donn Zver. Nesli’s work has been on exhibit at AGB. She takes part in seasonal sales of Burlington Potters Guild and Hamilton Potters Guild. She loves to teach and transfer her passion and knowledge to people interested in playing with clay.

Schedule:

AGE:   Adult

DAY:   Friday

START/END:   September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12,

TIME:   6:30 to 9:30 PM

MEMBER DISCOUNT:   10% off for Regular Friends & 15% off for Philanthropic Friends

COST:   $70

INSTRUCTOR:   Nesli Atay

LOCATION:   Onsite