Christie Gruppe is a Brantford based artist who has been working in clay for over 25 years. She makes colourful whimsical work, rooted in function, though sometimes not, that brings joy to people's faces. She teaches handbuilding and throwing to people of all ages through classes and workshops at Dundas Valley School of Art and the Brantford Pottersʼ Guild. Christie has exhibited her work at area craft shows, galleries and most often local Pottersʼ Guild sales for many years. After graduating from Sheridan College and Nova Scotia School of Art and Design in the 1990ʼs, Christie returned to the Hamilton area to set up a studio and has been involved in the clay community for over 20 years in various capacities. Christie currently serves as the Sales coordinator for the Hamilton Potters Guild and President of the Brantford Pottersʼ Guild. When Christie does get into her own studio she draws inspiration for her pottery from the garden, reflecting the vibrant and contrasting colours found in nature. She hopes her clay creations bring a smile to your face and a sense of fun and joy to your home!

Christie will be presenting a talk about her creative development as an artist, teacher and member of the clay community. She will be demonstrating the task of trimming and handle-making and will focus on how the role of creativity and play affects her making process. 

7pm in the Mezzanine above the pottery studio.

This event will be a hybrid programme, in-person at the AGB in the potters' studio and available live through zoom. (zoom link on Members Resources Page on this website)