1001 Pots, much more than an exhibition
1001 Pots is an immersion in the universe of ceramics. A multisensory experience. Every day,
several ceramists are present on the site to share their knowledge and their artistic universe. In addition to visiting one of the largest open-air ceramic markets in Quebec, you can attend demonstrations, workshops and musical or performing arts performances throughout summer.
The exhibition
The annual exhibition is a showcase for a hundred professional ceramic artists, as well as several graduates. It is also one of the largest markets for selected ceramists from all over Quebec.
1001 Pots introduces the public to the profession of ceramist through demonstrations, workshops and other events in its program. 1001 Pots offers privileged moments of meeting between professionals, to exchange and improve. It offers artisans as well as the general public who love ceramics, the opportunity to live a fulfilling experience in a setting that is as enchanting as it is inspiring.
Activities & events
Bal des lucioles
July 5th 2024
From 7pm to 10 pm
Free
As tradition dictates, the Bal des lucioles will kick off the event where lit up with candles and lulled to the sound of background music, the site will become, the space of the evening, a magical and warm world.
Empty bowls
August 3rd and 4th
Free
Several ceramists will participate again this year in the movement Empty bowls by making bowls that will then be made available to the public to decorate.
These bowls will finally be sold during the fall to raise funds against hunger.
The Potters' Olympics
Saturday, July 6
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Free
* On-site registration
After a few years' absence, the famous Potters' Olympics are back. A true 1001 Pots tradition, this fun and friendly competition hosted by Michael Leonard measures the talent and ingenuity of potters in front of an audience.
The tournament runs from 12:00 to 13:00 on Saturday, July 6. Participants have the chance to win Amaco glaze sets worth over $200 or a small kiln worth over $3000 donated by Tuckers.
The public is invited to attend this event. Thanks to Tuckers and Amaco for their support!
Baroque music concerts
Duration : 1 hour
Cost : between 12.5$ and 25$ +taxes
Discover the brilliance of Baroque music in an enchanting setting during our concert series at the Jardin de Silice and the Church. A true work of art, this sublime garden offers an exceptional backdrop for an unforgettable musical experience.
Sunday, July 7
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Canzone di notte... the songs of the night
Marianne Lambert, soprano & Valérie Milot, harp.
Sunday, July 28
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Classic guitar concert
Roger Boudreault
Friday, August 2
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
La Voce del Violoncello
Elinor Frey,, cello.
Friday, August 9
7:30pm
Ensemble Alkemia
En revenant... Folflore revisité.
Quebec Paleo-Historical Workshop
Friday, July 26
From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free
Interactive presentation on the development of Paleohistoric pottery and production methods, where participants can handle artifact reproductions drawn from experimental archaeology and observe technical demonstrations using period instruments.
Find out more about Abotec.
Abotec is an educational company founded in 2005 by archaeologist Martin Lominy, whose mission is to offer the general public a more concrete vision of the past and a better understanding of North American native technologies through experimentation.
The tea room
Every day
Take a break in our open-air Tea Room and experience the intimate alliance between the art of tea and ceramic art. Choose your cup or your bowl created by our ceramists to enjoy one of our tasty teas.
Courses, training & artist residencies
Would you like to learn more about ceramics? We offer a wide range of possibilities for pleasure and discovery. Enroll your little ones in our introductory handbuilding workshops, learn to create your own unique pottery pieces using the three main handbuilding techniques or take or dive into wheel throwing with a week-long intensive class, one day or one hour introduction class.
* If you haven't secured a place on one of our courses and would like to join the waiting list, please send us an e-mail via the button below.
Wheel throwing introductory course
for adults
Saturdays & Sundays
10h30 | 12h | 2 p.m | 3 p.m.
Registration from July 5
Duration: 60 mins.
Cost: $30 + taxes
16 years old +
This course give you a first experience of throwing.
*No part included at the end.
Registrations by phone
or the same day, on site
*With the exception of July 6-7 & 13-14 and August 18.
Handbuilding course
for children
Saturdays & Sundays
And everyday between July 22nd and 28th
10h30 | 12h | 2 p.m | 3 p.m.
Registration from July 5
Duration: 60 mins.
Cost: $18 + taxes
Accompanied by an adult
Clay without cooking
Registrations by phone
or the same day, on site
*With the exception of July 8-9 &22-23.
Artists in Residence
Miranda Ninenson
July 15 to 19, 2024
Lysanne Larose
August 5 to 9, 2024
Sit back and appreciate in real time the work of our artists in residence who work before your eyes.
Intensive week of throwing - For beginners
July 8 to 12, 2024
9:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Duration : 5 days
Cost : 549$ + taxes
16 years old +
These courses are for adults, Monday to Friday. This week is reserved for beginners. The course includes all necessary equipment and firing.
*All information is available on the "Reservation" page.
Intensive week of throwing
Sold out
July 29 to August 2, 2024
9:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Duration : 5 days
Cost : 549$ + taxes
16 years old +
These courses are for adults, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This week is dedicated to people with previous experience. The course includes all necessary equipment and firing.
*All information is available on the "Reservation" page.
Intensive day of throwing
Monday to Friday
10:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Week of July 15 to 19
July 22 to 26
August 5 to 9
Duration : 1 day
Cost : 135$ + taxes
16 years old +
These courses are for adults, Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During one day, you will have the opportunity to discover ceramic throwing. All materials are included. Firing is extra.
*All information is available on the "Reservation" page.
Intensive day of handbuilding with Catherine Parent-Gibbard
Monday to Friday
July 8 to 12, 2024
10:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Duration : 1 day
Cost : 135$ + taxes
16 years old +
Depending on the project chosen, this intensive day will begin with an interactive demonstration session. Catherine will guide you through a variety of shaping techniques, such as soft and hard plate assembly, colombinage, hollowing and the pinched pot technique. Various combinations of these techniques will give you the chance to create your own utilitarian and sculptural works. Training includes all necessary materials and project firing.
*All information is available on the "Reservation" page.
Intensive day of handbuilding with Renée Lagacée
Monday to Friday
August 5 to 9, 2024
10:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Duration : 1 day
Cost : 135$ + taxes
16 years old +
Depending on the project chosen, this intensive day will begin with an interactive demonstration session. Renée will guide you through a variety of shaping techniques, such as soft and hard plate assembly, colombinage, hollowing and the pinched pot technique. Various combinations of these techniques will give you the chance to create your own utilitarian and sculptural works. Training includes all necessary materials and project firing.
*All information is available on the "Reservation" page.
Picking and creating workshop with Annie Lord
July 21st
1 p.m to 5 p.m
Duration : 4 hours
Cost : 55$ + taxes
Immerse yourself in creativity with our wild plant gathering and floral creation workshop, combined with the art of ceramics. Explore the dialogue between nature and the object, accumulation, repetition and the fragility of living things. You'll have the chance to share your impressions in an enriching exchange at the end of the session.
*All information is available on the "Reservations" page.
Connexions Momentanées
Dance
Thursday, August 1
3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm
Duration: 30 min
Cost: Free
In music and movement, Connexions Momentanées celebrates the strength and richness of a community. In this wandering show, four dancers and two musicians join forces to create short artistic conversations dedicated to the citizens they meet along the way. Inspired by the architecture of the places they visit, the artists explore what shapes a tightly woven community; camaraderie and spontaneous encounters are at the heart of this work that invites collective rejoicing.
Promotional video.
The presentation of Connexions Momentanées is made possible with the financial support of the Conseil des arts et des lettes du Québec.
Credits - Project artists:
Concept and artistic co-direction: Geneviève Lauzon and Marie-Pier Gilbert
Performing artists : Andrew Beaudoin, Marie-Ève Dion, Philippe Girard, Marie-France Jacques, Geneviève Lauzon, Julie Tymchuk
Design and manufacture of chiésatine masks
July 11 to 14
July 18 to 21
Cost: $450 + taxes
Must have professional experience in the performing arts and be available for the 32-hour training session in Val David.
Send a CV and cover letter to 1001patentes@gmail.com.
THE TRAINING PROGRAM offers two theatre artists the opportunity to experience the complete process from design to manufacture of a theater mask, in the following stages: face molding, research and sculpture of the mask in clay, plaster molding of the sculpture (negative), manufacture of the mask in chiésatine, demolding, patina and finishing.
Sculpting small figures in clay
Advanced level :
July 11, 2024 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Amateur level :
July 12 and 13, 2024 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $60 + taxes
Duration: 5 hours
Sculpt a small bust by modeling a character (human or animal) invented or inspired by an image. You'll be guided through the process with notions of morphology and facial expression to support the character of your character.
Note: Participants must leave their work to dry on site and return to collect it, or provide a container for transport (e.g. shoebox).
