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In 2002 a group of local potters came together with a vision to create a pottery studio where they could share their passion for clay and provide pottery instruction for people of all ages in the community.  The founding members wished to create a place for potters to share their ideas, their experience and their creativity.  On May 22, 2003, The Clay Artists of Terrace (CATS) became a registered society. The society kept involved in community events; such as art shows and craft sales, while they kept their eyes open for a suitable studio location.

 

In June of 2005, a building with potential was purchased at 4438 Grieg Street by Dan Condon.  After months of  dedication and many hours of volunteer work by members and their partners, the building was transformed into a very functional pottery studio.  The doors opened to the community  with its first lessons offered in the spring of 2006 and has been a amazing success since then!   

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Over the years many classes have been taught to children and adults in wheel and hand-building at the studio, and many more talented new members have been gained.   CATS  has also reached out to the community by being involved in events such as Riverboat Days, Canada Day at the Heritage Park, Terrace Art Galley exhibits, workshops, holding a first-ever Art Fair at the Terrace Arena banquet room, and more.  

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In 2015 CATS was very excited to learn of an addition to the studio space, again;  thanks to Dan Condon.  Our new, bright airy addition facilitated the expansion of our wheel-room lessons/space from 6 wheels to 10, and provided  a dedicated glazing room and much more storage and member space.   The membership and success of the studio has grown substantially since that much needed addition.  We are very grateful for the patronage of Dan Condon over the years, and to the vision he and the other founding members had back in 2002!

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The goals of the society are to:

•  encourage an interest in, and knowledge of, the making of pottery

•  provide for its members a well equipped studio

•  provide facilities for educational purposes; such as classes and workshops

•  provide an outlet for the sale of pottery made by members to help them defray the costs of classes and materials

 

The society is operated by a volunteer board with help from the membership.