# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sculpt & Sip, Ceramic Workshop with Acclaimed Sculptor Marzi Alimo - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Sculpt with Marzi Alimo in this 3-part workshop! Create unique clay art with local wine in our NOTL studio. May 5, 12 & June 2. Join us!About this EventElevate your Tuesday Nights with a Blend of Fine Art and Fine Wine.Join us at Queenston Pottery for a sophisticated, three-session immersion into the world of figurative sculpture. Led by the acclaimed Marzi Alimo, this workshop invites you to experience the tactile, meditative experience of working with clay.Whether you are a complete beginner or a returning artist, Marzi will guide you through the process of creating a stylized, character-based sculpture, from a whimsical garden figure to an expressive animal portrait.The Social ExperienceTo complement your creative journey, each evening features local wine and light refreshments. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our studio as you connect with fellow creators and find your flow.The Three-Part JourneyThe workshop is thoughtfully paced across three Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 pm  to allow for professional drying and firing cycles:Session 1, The Foundation: Designing, Building, Shaping, and Assembling: Design and structural build. Learn foundational hand-building techniques, pinching, coiling, and slab-building, to establish the core of your character.Session 2, The Art of Detail: Refining, Hollowing, and Detailing (One week later): Refine, hollow, and vent your piece for the kiln. Explore specialized texture-making tools to add life, personality, and expressive surface details to your work.Session 3,  The Final Touch: Glazing (Three weeks later): After your piece has been bisque-fired, return for an evening of glazing. Experiment with Queenston Pottery’s professional glazes and pigments to bring vibrant color and finish to your sculpture.Learning OutcomesParticipants will:Translate a simple character concept into a three-dimensional clay sculpture Learn foundational hand-building techniques (pinching, coiling, slab-building) Gain confidence in shaping, hollowing, and assembling forms Explore texture-making tools for expressive surfaces Understand structural principles for small figurative sculptures Complete a fully sculpted piece ready for bisque firing Learn introductory glazing techniquesWhat’s IncludedProfessional Instruction: Individualized guidance and demonstrations by Marzi Alimo.Premium Materials: 1.5 kg of stoneware clay, sculpting tools, and all kiln firings.Glazing Session: Access to Queenston Pottery glazes, underglazes, and a final glaze firing.Projects will be created at a small-to-medium scale (approximately 6–10 inches tall) to ensure proper drying, hollowing, and firing within the workshop timeline.Gallery Access: Full access to explore the current Queenston Pottery collections for inspiration.Local wine and light refreshments are served during each session.Who Is It For?This workshop is for adults (19+) looking for a creative outlet, a unique date night, or a memorable evening out with friendsExperience Level: No prior clay experience required.Booking DetailsWhen: Tuesday Evenings, May 5, 12, and June 2 from 7:00 - 9:00 PMWhere: Queenston Pottery Studio, 1648 York Rd. Niagara-on-the-LakeInstructor: Marzi AlimoUnwind, create, and bring your imagination to life in clay - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/niagara-on-the-lake/sculpt-and-sip-ceramic-workshop-with-acclaimed-sculptor-marzi-alimo/100001988203833186 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 350.5, max: 350.5, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Niagara-on-the-Lake - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Queenston Pottery Studio - **lat**: 43.1589158 - **long**: -79.0862336 - **full address**: Queenston Pottery Studio, 1648 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sculpt & Sip, Ceramic Workshop with Acclaimed Sculptor Marzi Alimo - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1182990397%2F2256400235603%2F1%2Foriginal.20260424-192117?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=9f6eafdeba817068a627fe1da7674751 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sculpt & Sip, Ceramic Workshop with Acclaimed Sculptor Marzi Alimo being held? - **A:** Sculpt & Sip, Ceramic Workshop with Acclaimed Sculptor Marzi Alimo takes place on Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Queenston Pottery Studio, 1648 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sculpt & Sip, Ceramic Workshop with Acclaimed Sculptor Marzi Alimo? - **A:** Sculpt & Sip, Ceramic Workshop with Acclaimed Sculptor Marzi Alimo is organized by Queenston Pottery. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Sculpt & Sip, Ceramic Workshop with Acclaimed Sculptor Marzi Alimo", "image": "https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1182990397%2F2256400235603%2F1%2Foriginal.20260424-192117?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=9f6eafdeba817068a627fe1da7674751", "startDate": "2026-05-05T19:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-05T21:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/niagara-on-the-lake/sculpt-and-sip-ceramic-workshop-with-acclaimed-sculptor-marzi-alimo/100001988203833186", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Queenston Pottery Studio", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1648 York Road", "postalCode": "L0S 1J0", "addressLocality": "Niagara-on-the-Lake", "addressRegion": "ON", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "43.1589158", "longitude": "-79.0862336" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Sculpt with Marzi Alimo in this 3-part workshop! 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