Ceramics Mini Series
Thursday Evenings | Oct 16, 23
6-9pm | Ages 14+
$75 per workshop | Both for $130
This October, dive into clay with two creative workshops led by Jen Pilon of The Hive Ceramics. Whether you join for one or both, you’ll leave with new skills and unique handmade pieces.
Sgraffito Plates – October 16
Use a hand-thrown ceramic plate as your canvas while exploring sgraffito, a decorative carving technique. After practicing on clay tiles, you’ll bring your own designs—or choose from provided images—to personalize your plate with intricate detail.
Pumpkin Sculptures – October 23
Pinch and shape clay into small bowls, then transform them into festive pumpkin forms. Learn attachment methods, alteration techniques, and even how to pull clay handles to create whimsical swirling stems.
About the Instructor
Jen Pilon is a ceramic artist and educator originally from Halifax, now based in Riverside, New Brunswick. She began her artistic journey at NSCAD University in Nova Scotia, where she developed a passion for functional ceramics, later becoming the cornerstone of her creative practice.
Jen earned a Diploma in Fine Craft with a focus on Ceramics from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in 2014. This experience deepened her technical skills and solidified her commitment to the medium.
Understanding the therapeutic nature of clay, Jen has complemented her production business with teaching and developing ceramics programs, with a notable focus on the vulnerable sector and youth mentorship.
Now an active member of her creative community, she is working on her first installation project as part of Craft NB’s Beneath The Surface. Jen remains dedicated to expanding her artistic practice, seeking opportunities for education, exhibitions and professional development that reflect her passion for earthen materials and community engagement.