Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Reviews

I have seen some of the best art of my life here, better than Paris and all Canadian. Beautiful fragility.

Very interesting place worthy of more recognition. Wish there was more advertising of new exhibits. Lovely shop with unique pieces for sale. A must-see.

Very cool space, and free admission. I'd always meant to go in, and now I'll definitely go back. Sounds like they have regular exhibits, and this is their 25th anniversary. Lots of ceramic and glass artists sell their work here.

I love going here. Also the store is great for the occasional gift.

This is a must see and it's free gift shop itself is like a museum.

Wonderful art gallery. Had a calming effect when I visited there.

Lots of one of a kind jewellery for that special someone.

The staff/volunteers are so kind and welcoming. Love all my visits for gifts andbti check out the gallery.

I recommend the clay workshops if you're looking for something to do in Waterloo. It's $20/person and covers a couple of sessions (making/shaping, colouring/glazing). The workshops are very kid-friendly.

Always a pleasure to visit alone or with a friend for an activity to do.

Opened my eyes to a world of clay and glass artistry!

It's a nice gallery with cool stuffs. Also it's free.

A terrific place to visit for just a donation. Highly recommend it.

Interesting gallery to spend a couple of hours, absolutely free, features Canadian ceramic artists. Wonderful shop, where one can buy a unique gift.

Beautiful building on the outside and grounds. Right near water and park.

This is the premier gallery for clay and glass artwork from across Canada. Not to be missed!

What a gem! I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. At no charge, I wandered for about an hour. The pieces are unique and from local artists. The gift shop has lovely pieces, all my local artists.

Wonderful experience for all the ages. Beautiful gallery and the gift shop. Highly recommend to all.

You can finish visiting this place in 5 minutes or 4 hours. Amazing place to visit and never miss them

Wonderful gallery with an amazing gift shop, friendly helpful staff!

Great place to find so many ceramics and many luxurious but usefully decorative household items. In the lobby, you will find a lot of cups that are useful in especially dining areas of your home. On the left of the lobby is where students who come to wait this place on an art field trip can drop off their stuff as there are coat hangers and hooks for items there. There are also historical items located to the far left of the lobby giving some context of each item and how it originated. Larger art structures can be located in the room straight of the lobby where there is also a little presentation that has a sign leading "Look Inside". Overall, this place is marvelous if you want to buy yourself some ceramics for the kitchen or just for decoration. Historic in its form of art too.

Colorful place, Great room for Continental and Contemporary art.
Some pieces are cosmic

Stunning architecture, really excellent activities - play with clay is wonderful.

This place is a really amazing work of art, to say the least. What people come up with working with their hands and through those interestingly unique minds really is a wonderful blessing to experience at the gallery here.
Super cool architectural piece of artwork to encompass and display all this greatness. Thankful

A great place to get unique gifts for special occasions. They have a wide range of price points and the woman working in the store helps you select individual pieces.

Absolutely stunning little gallery, the exhibits seem to fluctuate often. I went with my family during the summer and admission was free, and the place was basically empty. There are no ropes or glass blocking from anything on display, so you can get right up close to see all the pieces definitely worth a stop! Don t forget to check out the gift shop even if you don t plan on buying, the pieces in there are just as beautiful too.

Nice place with a gallery but I go there mostly to pick up one of a kind presents for Christmas and birthdays.

We used the Clay & Glass gallery for our wedding reception August 2017. We worked with William the events coordinator. He was very helpful and accommodating. They space was perfect for our dinner. The space offered a sophisticated atmosphere. And we were able to customize the drink menu and decor. Highly recommend the venue for anyone looking to have a customized wedding.

Excellent clay and glass gallery with knowledgeable and friendly personnel

Wonderful place to visit and it's completely free! Love the little art shop inside.

Sara Hall's exposition was fantastic! Great exposition for those who seek to learn something new about art and the meaning behind the most iconic glass art pieces in the country.

Absolutely loved this place! Great spot!

I volunteered for a class field trip here, and the grade 6s were fascinated by it. As volunteers, all we did with them was ask questions like how they felt about an art piece, what they thought it meant, and how they would change it, etc. The kids loved giving their opinions and they were very curious!! There was a tour guide that answered questions about the pieces. The kids were fascinated by the clay wall with 365 pieces made in a year. The kids also sculpted various animal faces out of clay that the place was going to fire later. So glad I went! It was very interesting to me too! There was a violent (or about death) section of art that the place almost closed off as well. It wasn't viewed by our kids. That wasn't my favourite part.

Beautiful art!! And general great service from staff

Attended a charity event at the museum and was quite impressed by the architecture and exhibits on display.

Lovely place to look at and discover clay and glass art. They change exhibits frequently so you can see the various talented artist. And, the gift shop is super.

The art here is gorgeous and nearly all is from very local artists. You'll find jewelry, wall art, hanging ornaments, hanging glass art, functional and decor pottery. This is one of my go-tos for gifts for anyone (even bought a beautiful glass paperweight and a suncatcher for my daughters).

The only downside (so 4 instead of 5 stars) is that, while the staff have been amazing for the most part, the last time I was there a man made me feel so little and judged. I'm not even sure what for, but Im guessing that, as a cyclist with a defined budget looking for something for a child, maybe I wasn't the preferred customer? Again, there are many incredible people there but I can't guarantee a universally warm reception and feeling welcome is important to me.

A unique facility in a town built by engineers and insurance wizards. A facility celebrating the art of mud and fire, of skilled hands and an artistic eye. It's in the shadow of the Perimeter Institute, where the geeks of the world hang out and chant their formidable theorems. The Clay and Glass Gallery is a wonderful antidote, a place to honour hands and mud. Whew, such a relief!

Play with Clay is a cool event I suggest attending anyone who likes doing crafts/with kids who enjoy making stuff themselves!

Wonderful experience. Wish there was more to it than just the main exhibit

Fancy little art gallery with free admission. You can spend an hour or so admiring the exhibitions. They also have temporary exhibitions from time to time. There is a shop as well where you can buy really pretty glass and clay things.

We were there within posted hours on the door but not open. If you are gonna change your hours change your signs. Dont be so lazy

What a beautiful place. And the gift shop is incredible.

Full of clay and glass, the name does not do it justice. There is so much clay and glass, and best part is, it's all art, the whole thing. You can wander, mosey, stroll, and view all the art you want. There's tons of it to observe and think about. You can think anything really. I mostly thought about clay and glass.

There's Clay! There's Glass!
Obviously. That's why people come here.
They also host other cool events here as well.
The lack of a helicopter pad is the only downside to this venue.

Very nice museum has a lot more aboriginal art than first thought :)

Been a fan of glass art for years, so the current exhibit with Susan Edgerly was a real treat for me.

Really nice little place! Not a whole lot to see, at least not when I went, but it was a pleasant experience. Spent about an hour there

Lovely little gallery near the institute. Ideal for some peace and contemplation after the noise of the park.

Was stalked around by an uptight staff member as I browsed around. Very unprofessional, creepy, and just plain rude. Would not visit again

This place is the jewel of cultural attractions in Waterloo, showcasing breathtaking Canadian craftsmanship & artistry, and best of all, it's free to enjoy! The gift shop is as much of a show-stopper as the exhibits, so if you have the means, put the money you saved on admission and take home a piece of the gallery for yourself.

Great staff and wonderful items and excellent gift shop other than prices but all items are locally and beautifully made.

Interesting gallery with a variety of art styles from different ceramicists, as well they have a shop full of unique products. I also enjoy the hands on sessions with clay where you can make and glaze your own pottery!

An interesting place to see and the interesting items on display make it the best

Great place to experience contemporary Canadian silica arts (clay and glass). Fabulous gift shop.

Gorgeous gallery, beautiful beautiful and an interesting range of both historic and contemporary ceramic and glass work.

Play with clay session was a ton of fun! Incredibly beautiful pieces inside.

Beautiful exhibits. Wonderful gift shop. But best of all is Freda

Nice building with a multitude of unique glass pieces mostly for decor but also glasses, etc

This is an incredible place for buying unique items.
Highly recommended for those who adore art work.

Giftshop is amazing. I'm always able to find something unique as gifts or for myself. Love the selection of Christmas ornaments.

Friendly and helpful staff
Spacious exhibition
Will definitely come to see it again

I thought of this gallery as of a place my grandma would be thrilled to visit. However I received an invitation to come and see some of the works. An invitation I could not turn down. Surprisingly I must admit there were a lot of pieces to be seen and to be talked about. I will probably not visit again but still - I recommend the place.

Beautiful art work. Not as big as I thought and I wish it had some activities to do.

It has a wonderful collection of art, and very friendly staff to answer all your questions.
Unique collection..!