Val-David, June 26, 2025 – North America's largest ceramics exhibition returns for its 36th edition, taking place from July 4 to August 17, 2025, in the heart of the village of Val-David. As an outstanding showcase of contemporary Quebec ceramics, the event brings together more than 100 ceramic artists each year in a breathtaking setting, offering a unique immersive experience to over 50,000 visitors.
INVITATION
To kick off the 36th edition of 1001 Pots, the team is pleased to invite you to the Bal des Lucioles:
Friday, July 4, 2025
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
2435, rue de l’Église, Val-David
As tradition dictates, the Bal des Lucioles will light up the enchanting site of 1001 Pots with its magical lights, marking the launch of this grand annual celebration of ceramics.
In addition to over 50 workshops and training sessions (ranging from beginner classes for children to advanced courses), the program offers many highlights:
- Daily: Meet the artists and visit the Espace K, a gallery dedicated to renowned artists, which this year will feature the work of Myriam Bouchard.
- Friday evenings: Intimate concerts in the Jardin de Silice (guitar and voice duo Hélène Picard and Steve Cowan, harpist Valérie Milot, the Stone Bonnets Choir, the Beija-flor flute and guitar duo, and sitar master Uwe Neumann).
- Saturday afternoons: Live jazz performances on site.
- July 5 at 11:00 AM: Wood firing lecture with Myriam Bouchard.
- August 1 to 10: 1001 Patentes qui bougent Festival, a celebration of puppetry and masked theatre, featuring spectacular and moving performances!
- August 2 and 3: Bols du Partage (Empty Bowls) — a bowl decorating activity to benefit the Val-David Food Bank (bowls will be sold in September).
- August 11 at 10:00 AM: Masterclass on local clays with Linda Swanson.
- August 17 at 10:00 AM: Lecture on eco-friendly ceramics with Cindy Labrecque and Loriane Thibodeau.
Practical informations
When: July 4 to August 17, 2025
Where: 2435, rue de l’Église, Val-David (Exit 76, Highway 15 North)
Open: Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closes at 5 p.m. on August 17)
Admission: $5 incl. tax (Free for children 12 and under)
Info: www.1001Pots.com
Where: 2435, rue de l’Église, Val-David (Exit 76, Highway 15 North)
Open: Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closes at 5 p.m. on August 17)
Admission: $5 incl. tax (Free for children 12 and under)
Info: www.1001Pots.com
About 1001 Pots
1001 Pots is the largest outdoor event dedicated to ceramics in North America. Nestled in a stunning private garden in the heart of the Laurentians, the exhibition was founded in 1989 and brings together over one hundred artisan potters to showcase the rich landscape of contemporary Quebec ceramics. With a commitment to broad accessibility, the event also offers workshops, lectures, and a curated music programme. Deeply rooted in its region and community, 1001 Pots champions artisanal excellence, creative transmission, and sustainable tourism.
