Culture Days Weekend

Enjoy a weekend of free admission as part of Culture Days, Canada’s national celebration of community arts. Explore the Gardiner’s world-renowned collection of ceramics from the Ancient Americas, Europe, China, Japan, and contemporary pottery. Guided tours will take place daily at 2 pm.

Programming

10 am – 4 pm | Raku firing on the Plaza
Join us for live Raku firing! An exciting pottery technique that has its origins in 16th-century Japan, Raku ware is placed in a container with combustible material such as sawdust and leaves and allowed to smoke outdoors.

11 am – 3 pm | Family Day Clay Activity
Use all kinds of moulds and clay cut-out shapes to create one-of-a-kind bowls, cups, and plates.