The 3rd Annual Great Nanaimo Pottery Throwdown

Get Ready for a Claytastic Afternoon! We’re bringing the clay-throwing fun to Nanaimo with the 3rd Annual Nanaimo Great Pottery Throwdown– and it's all for a great cause! Join us for an afternoon of hilarious, fast-paced pottery challenges, a fundraiser for the Artist-In-Residency Program.
Expect nothing less than clay-flying chaos as professional potters face off in five wild, timed challenges:
-Off The Hump
-Longest Pulled Handle
-Hand-Built Replica
-Throw it Blindfolded
-5 min tea Pot
NEW this year: Team Throwing Challenge!
Thirsty Cup Fundraiser: Mugs, handmade and donated by local potters, will be on display and for sale for a $30 minimum donation.
Whether you're a pottery pro or just here for the fun, everyone is welcome! And don’t worry, we’ll kick things off with a professional demonstration of each skill.
Sponsored by Plainsman Clay Ltd.
Media Sponsor CHLY 101.7fm
Don’t miss out – it will be a clay-filled, fun-packed afternoon for all!