Queenston Pottery Niagara-on-the-Lake

Artist, Eva Mlcak painting fish on a ceramic plate in a cluttered studio.

Studio Tour

Exciting things are happening at Queenston Pottery! Our studio tour is the newest experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Pottery shop interior with wooden shelves and tables displaying various ceramic plates, bowls, and mugs. At Queenston Pottery
Geometric design with concentric arcs and horizontal lines in brown. Queenston Pottery Brand Mark.. FE initialsfor Frank and Eva

This tour is a perfect stop between tasting wine, enjoying our local restaurants, or spending the day exploring the NOTL hidden arts community.

A Pottery Studio tour like no other.

We will greet you in our newly renovated upper gallery and spend the next hour together as you learn about our intricate process of pottery creation, history, and stories of our 46-year evolution here in NOTL. We are not your typical potter!

Eva Mlcak in a workshop at Queenston Pottery demonstrating pottery techniques to a group of people. She is seated and holding a ceramic piece while others watch attentively. The room is filled with pottery tools, pieces, and plants.

The heart of the tour is in our studio, where you will see our full working space with demos of our jiggering machine, trimming, dipping, brushwork, and more.

It is interactive with lots of Q and A.

Alison is in a workshop at Queenston Pottery, shaping a clay mug with a handle, surrounded by several unfinished clay cups on a turntable. She is wearing a blue apron and has a tattoo on her arm. The background shows shelves and tools.
Rick Mlcak and Mikey Grimbaum working with pottery in a studio; one is wearing a blue shirt and apron, shaping clay on a pottery wheel, while the other observes.
A group of people in a pottery shop looking at ceramic bowls and plates during a Behind-the-Scenes tour at Queenston Pottery.

Join us for an unforgettable blend of creativity, community, and learning!

Studio Tour Price: $20.00 per person plus 13% GST

Registration: Please use the form below or call the studio directly.

Private Studio Tours: Private tours are available for groups of 10 to 15 participants. Please get in touch with Lisa at Queenstonpottery@gmail.com or call/What's App at 413-427-4154

Attractions near us.

Upcoming Public Studio Tours

From our recent guests.

"Beautiful pottery. I just loved learning about how everything is made. So excited for my new acquisitions."

Three handmade ceramic bowls with a glazed finish. The bowls feature a blend of blue, purple, and gray hues with artistic patterns. One bowl has a perforated design, possibly for use as a colander.

“Thank you so much for the exciting tour. We learned so much about how pottery is made and had a great time!"

Various handmade ceramic colanders in different colors and designs placed on a cloth surface.

"I had no idea how much time, effort, and energy it takes to make one piece. It was such a fun outing!"

Hand-painted ceramic plates with floral designs and varying colors.

FAQ

  • We recommend wearing sturdy, comfortable shoes during your visit for comfort and safety. While our pottery studio resides on a single level, we will guide you through our multi-level garden with stone stairs.

  • Our sincerest apologies, but we are not fully wheelchair accessible at this time.

    Our historic property has some physical limitations, but we do our best to accommodate all guests:

    The Upper Gallery: This space is fully accessible.

    The Lower Gallery: Access by stairs only

    The Studio: Access to the studio involves a natural rock path and several stairs.

    *Special Assistance: For those with limited mobility, we are happy to provide direct vehicle access. Please let us know in advance, and we can arrange for you to be driven down the driveway directly to the studio entrance to provide easier access. Please call ahead to make sure we can accommodate your needs.

    Gallery: (905) 262-4196
    WhatsApp: (413) 427-4154

  • Before or after your studio tour there is plenty to go see and do! Check out some of our recommendations for attractions near us here.

Queenston Pottery interior with shelves and tables displaying various ceramic items including plates, bowls, mugs, and vases. The shop has wooden accents and overhead lighting. Potted plants are also visible.

We hope you will join us!