Celebrate autumn in wine country with a self-guided tour of three local ceramic studios: Queenston Pottery, Flax & Fire, and Lakeside Pottery!

Three Studios, One Creative Fall Weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Join us for the Fall Pottery Harvest on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4—a special self-guided trail bringing together three of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s premier ceramic studios: Queenston Pottery, Flax & Fire, and Lakeside Pottery.

Explore the artistry, enjoy open studio demonstrations, meet guest creators, and take in a weekend filled with beautiful handcrafted ceramics, seasonal inspiration, light bites, and warm hospitality.

Special Studio Highlights at Queenston Pottery (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM):

Clay Sculpting Demos with Marzi Alimo (Saturday, October 3 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Watch live sculpting demonstrations and get hands-on experience playing with clay!

Meet the Artist & Live Painting with Susan Little (Saturday, October 3 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Join us in the gallery for an exclusive meet-and-greet and live painting demonstration with featured guest artist Susan Little.

Open Wheel Sessions (Sunday, October 4 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Watch live pottery-throwing demonstrations on the wheel—and take a turn trying your hand at it, too!

How the Trail Works:

Pick up your Pottery Trail Pass at your first studio stop.

Visit all three locations to explore unique gallery displays, enjoy light refreshments, and take in live studio highlights.

Collect a stamp at each stop. Once you have all three stamps, drop off your card to be entered into our End-of-Weekend Door Prize Draw—featuring original pieces donated by each studio!

Participating Studios & Locations:

Queenston Pottery – 1648 York Road, NOTL

Flax & Fire – 853 Lakeshore Road, NOTL

Lakeside Pottery – 755 Lakeshore Road, NOTL

Whether you’re looking for unique autumn decor, handcrafted giftware, or simply a lovely weekend drive through wine country, the Pottery Trail offers a wonderful autumn outing for art lovers, locals, and visitors alike.

Event Details:

Dates: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4

Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily (Special Highlights: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Venue Names: Queenston Pottery, Flax & Fire, and Lakeside Pottery

Cost: Free Admission / Open to the Public