2026 Member Meetings
Member Meetings are held bi-monthly throughout the year. Often on the second Thursday
of each month. Meetings are usually held in conjunction with our monthly Bowl-a-thons
to help support the Canton Empty Bowls event.
Meetings are rotated between afternoon and evening meeting through the year
to provide more opportunities for all to attend.
If you cannot attend in person, we have a link in our calendar for you to attend
virtually through Google Meet. You do not have to have a Google Meet account to join in.
All are welcome to attend!
June ?, 2026
Exact Date TBD - Combined with our Member Workshop -
10 AM – 4 PM Saturday!
We’re planning on hosting a raised pit firing in the morning, with our member meeting taking place around noon. Following the meeting we will dive into the workshop - which may go into Sunday!
10am - fill the pit firing and get it started (firing will depend on fire hazard conditions and burning laws at the time. We will update closer to the event if it looks like we won't be able to do it. If not, we will reschedule for our October meeting.)
12 noon, Lunch and member meeting.
Some of the subjects will include: Mold Making for Sprigs and Repeated Forms, 3D Printing for Clay, Cutting Stencils with a Cutting Machine, Creating and Using Silk Screens, Gelli Plates for Printing and Layering, Making Tools That Work for You, Templates: From Tyvek to Tar Paper, and Make Your Own Forms: For Slumping or Pressing!
Can't make the meeting but want to attend virtually? Attend Virtually: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qsh-wqbh-zkr
Bring your bisque pieces for the pit firing. We will supply some additives, foil for wrapping your pieces, and basic instruction. This is the first pit firing that some of us have done in a very long time... please be mindful that we aren't sure how well it will go and results from a firing like this are always a surprise.
Lunch provided by the GCC — bring something to share if you like!
Sunday: finish the workshop if needed and unload the pit firing!
Location
Paws and Pots Studio, Canton, GA
Would you like to host a meeting at your home or studio?
We love to see new spaces and places!
You can host an afternoon or evening meeting - whatever works with your schedule!
August 13, 2026
Afternoon Meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bowl-a-thon
12:00 pm Meeting & Potluck Lunch
Can't make the meeting but want to attend virtually? Attend Virtually: Google Meet Link
Paws & Pots Studio:
Canton, GA
Potluck Lunch
Bring your favorite dish to share and BYO beverage.
October 8, 2026
Afternoon Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bowl-a-thon
12:00 pm Meeting & Potluck Lunch
Can't make the meeting but want to attend virtually? Attend Virtually: Google Meet Link
Paws & Pots Studio:
Canton, GA
Potluck Lunch
Bring your favorite dish to share and BYO beverage.
December ?, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM Saturday!
Join us for a fun and active day - member meeting and raku firing!!
We’ll be hosting a Raku firing throughout the morning, with our member meeting taking place around noon.
Can't make the meeting but want to attend virtually? Attend Virtually: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qsh-wqbh-zkr
Bring your bisque pieces either raku glazed or ready for glazing. We will have our raku glazes available. Keep in mind that the kiln has limited space and we will fit all we can. Smaller pieces are more likely to fit in the firings.
Pizza lunch provided by the GCC — bring something to share if you like!
Location
Something Southern Pottery
145 Arliss Drive, Canton, GA 30115
February 12, 2026
Afternoon Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bowl-a-thon
12:00 pm Meeting & Potluck Lunch
Attend Virtually: Google Meet Link
Paws & Pots Studio:
Canton, GA
Potluck Lunch
Bring your favorite dish to share and BYO beverage.
April 11, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM Saturday!
Join us for a fun and active day - member meeting and raku firing!!
We’ll be hosting a Raku firing throughout the morning, with our member meeting taking place around noon.
Can't make the meeting but want to attend virtually? Attend Virtually: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qsh-wqbh-zkr
Bring your bisque pieces either raku glazed or ready for glazing. We will have our raku glazes available. Keep in mind that the kiln has limited space and we will fit all we can. Smaller pieces are more likely to fit in the firings.
Pizza lunch provided by the GCC — bring something to share if you like!
Location
Something Southern Pottery