🗓️ June 14, 2025
🕙 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 MacLachlan Woodworking Museum
💵 $10 | Ages 12+
Get your hands dirty and connect with the land through the living traditions of Indigenous pottery. Join us for a one-day, hands-on workshop led by emerging Kingston artist Sheldon Traviss, whose Haudenosaunee-inspired ceramics are deeply rooted in culture and community.
Learn about traditional pottery methods, explore the cultural significance of handbuilt vessels, and craft your own small piece using locally sourced materials. All skill levels are welcome, and all materials are provided.
At the end of the session, Sheldon will take the pottery to be fired in his studio. Participants will be contacted afterward to arrange pickup of their finished piece.
☀️ If weather permits, the workshop will be held outdoors—please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen.
🎟️ Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited—reserve yours today!
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian—if you're only attending to supervise a minor, you do not need to purchase a separate ticket (But you should get a ticket and make your own piece too!)
About Sheldon:
Sheldon Traviss is an emerging artist based in Kingston, Ontario, with roots in Bancroft. Of Mohawk descent, Sheldon is dedicated to living a traditional life—his artistic journey shaped by training as a firekeeper and a deep passion for Indigenous culinary traditions. His work includes graphite and digital drawing, wood and ceramic sculpture, and the creation of traditional Haudenosaunee cooking vessels using locally sourced materials. Through his practice and community involvement, Sheldon seeks to honor his heritage and support cultural revitalization.
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