Bud Vase Bliss: Make Your Own Tiny Clay Vase!

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing a little handmade charm into your home?

In this fun, hands-on pottery workshop, you’ll use the simple pinch-pot technique to create your very own tiny bud vase—perfect for showcasing a single fresh-cut flower from your garden or local market. Play with shapes, textures, and whimsical decorative details to make a vase that’s uniquely yours.

This workshop is ideal for welcoming the season, adding a touch of spring to your windowsill, or crafting a thoughtful, handmade gift for a friend or loved one. Instructors will guide you step by step, making it easy, enjoyable, and full of playful creativity. Come ready to get a little messy, experiment with your ideas, and leave with a tiny piece of ceramic art that’s functional, beautiful, and full of personality! Due to the kiln-firing process, finished mugs will be ready for pickup approximately 3–4 weeks after the workshop.

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About the Instructor

Azadeh Mehryar is an interdisciplinary artist and instructor specializing in ceramics, currently participating in the 2024-2025 Ceramic Artist in Residence program at PoMoArts. Her work, inspired by historical artifacts and the fusion of contemporary culture with Persian art, delves into themes of cultural hybridity. Initially a web developer, Azadeh shifted her career path in 2018 to pursue her passion for art by enrolling to an art program at Langara College. In 2020, she transferred to Emily Carr University, where she continued her studies in Visual Arts with a focus on ceramics, graduating with honors and earning her BFA in 2023.Azadeh is the recipient of the Governor General’s Silver Medal for the highest academic achievement as well as an honorable mention for the Landon Mackenzie Graduation Award for Visual Arts upon her graduation in 2023. She was also awarded scholarships from the Northwest Ceramics Foundation and Brissenden in 2021. Azadeh has previously attended the Deer Lake artist residency at the Shadbolt Center in Burnaby, BC, and the Medalta Artist Residency in Medicine Hat, AB, and has exhibited her work in galleries across Metro Vancouver.

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