THE STUDIO
Women owned.
Artist run. Since 1980.
Welcome to The Studio
We are pretty excited to be here in the community doing what we love in such a well-loved and connected space. And we love being able to share it all with you.
In operation since 1980, Clay Design is a women-owned and run staple in Harbord Village. We provide facilities for our community to explore, grow, and hone their craft. Unlike other functional studios, we also maintain a gallery celebrating contemporary Canadian art.
A Harbord Village institution.
We understand the importance of spaces like ours. We support our community wherever you are in your journey — beginner to practicing artist — with unique offerings and collaboration. Stop by; our doors are always open.
Artists first, educators second.
Founded
1980
Location
Harbord Village
Ownership
Women Owned
Spaces
Studio + Gallery
What makes us different
HISTORY
Established in 1980 by a collective of artists, our walls hold forty years of experimentation, teaching, and community making.
COMMUNITY
We are a working studio, not just a classroom. Members and resident artists work alongside students, creating a real creative ecosystem.
GALLERY
Our integrated gallery space highlights contemporary ceramic art, giving Toronto a dedicated venue for Canadian ceramics.
WORKSHOPS & COURSES
ABOUT
Our Offerings
One-Time Workshops
Welcoming beginners and experienced potters to join us for a one-time, immersive session that focuses on fundamentals or special projects.
Multi-Week Courses
8 sessions, once a week immersive classes focus on building skills in wheel-throwing and hand-building from the foundation up.
Guest Workshops
Join us as we welcome guest artists into our space for talks, demonstrations, workshops and more…
Upcoming
October 24th & 25th, 2026
Throwing Big with Kiefer Floreal
Kiefer will be at Clay Design this fall, teaching a hand-on Throwing Big workshop! This is a two-day workshop focused on pushing each participant’s clay work, with hands-on guidance and mentorship. You will learn systems and mindsets that will enable you to maximize each pull, minimize effort, and build confidence working at a larger scale.