

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Great Nanaimo Pottery Throwdown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 Handle Challenge 
-Hand-Built Replica 
-Throw it Blindfolded
-Widest Bowl 
NEW this year: Team Throwing Challenge! 

There will be laughs, triumphs, mishaps, and lots of mess – it’s all part of the fun! Each round’s winner will score a prize donated generously by our community businesses. 

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.
Don’t miss out – it will be a clay-filled, fun-packed afternoon for all!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/the-great-nanaimo-pottery-throwdown/200029828836040
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, contests, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.nanaimoceramicarts.com/events/2026-the-great-nanaimo-pottery-throwdown?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=nanaimo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7, Canada
- **lat**: 49.171
- **long**: -123.95207
- **full address**: 500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7, Canada

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery (https://allevents.in/org/nanaimo-ceramic-arts-studio-and-gallery/15348663)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1Z7, Canada
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, contests, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Great Nanaimo Pottery Throwdown ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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