Ceramics Now

Come down to the Shaw Centre International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics for this free day of workshops with our resident artists. All of our resident artists will be demonstrating various techniques throughout the day. From large figurative sculpture to expressive wheel thrown vessels, a variety of techniques will be covered in this relaxed environment where [...]

Pickling Workshop with Joanne Smith – AUGUST 25

In this workshop, participants will learn how to make delicious pickles from scratch with Joanne Smith of the Big Cook Cookbook. All ingredients will be sourced locally and will be stored in Medicine Hat-made Medalta crocks, adding an extra level to the term “locally made.” Joanne Smith is one of the authors of the bestselling [...]

Pickling Workshop with Joanne Smith – AUGUST 28

In this workshop, participants will learn how to make delicious pickles from scratch with Joanne Smith of the Big Cook Cookbook. All ingredients will be sourced locally and will be stored in Medicine Hat-made Medalta crocks, adding an extra level to the term “locally made.” Joanne Smith is one of the authors of the bestselling [...]

Artisanal Bread & the Wood-Fired Oven – MAY 26-27

Bread is a simple process. Mix flour with water, add a leavening agent (like yeast) and some salt; then knead, rest, form and bake. Simple and yet open to a myriad of interpretations. Artisanal breads, made with yeasted pre-ferments, then baked in a wood-fired oven, provide a richer, more complex crumb and crust. They also [...]

Home-made Beans in a Medalta Bean Pot – SEPTEMBER 29

In this workshop, participants will spend half a day learning how to make a delicious, healthy Bean recipe from scratch using Medalta’s Bean Pots. In this relaxed, engaging atmosphere lead by Joanne Smith, you will learn traditional cooking techniques as well as the modern science and nutritional value of a delicious bean dish. Joanne Smith [...]