Gifts that give back to the community

YWCA Toronto’s Inspirations Studio

A unique low barrier ceramics program for women and gender diverse people who have experienced marginalization.

The Studio’s core mission is to contribute to improving women’s lives through the making and selling of pottery. Through creative, therapeutic and skill-building work, women gain self-confidence and stability while connecting to community, gaining a source of supplemental income, and finding a new way to engage with the world as makers. Art—and clay in particular— can bring change and offer healing, while giving people purpose, pride, passion and joy.

Members of the program receive studio access, storefront selling opportunities and arts education.

Inspirations Studio also offers accessible, low barrier workshops and collaborative opportunities for partner agencies who work with underserved communities.

Join us to reduce stigma and support change, one pot at a time!

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Our 30th Birthday celebration and Art Auction at OCAD University was nothing short of magical. Thank you to all of the volunteers who put this brilliant event together!. Thank you to everyone who attended, the artists and businesses that donated and everyone who bid in the auction. Here’s to another 30 Years!

Inspirations Studio and Storefront, 389 Church street

Store Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12-5

Inspirations Studio is located on the main floor of an affordable and supportive housing building for women. Come say hi and learn more about our mural created by two of Canadas most respected contemporary artist Shary Boyle and Rajni Perera. This is a beautiful gift to celebrate our studio and our community!