If you landed on my website, you have successfully sifted through my identity theft where my site was originally wheelworkspottery.ca. As well, if you're searching through social media, my page there no longer exists. Yes, my name is Deborah Craven, but I have a presence as Deborah Gorman on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/deborah.gorman.26431). So Congratulations! You made it!

 

Our collection is forever changing with approach to exploring clay bodies, colour and textures. We offer functional and non-functional pieces. All pottery is one-of-a-kind, uniquely hand-crafted by the artist, Deborah Craven. 

As you explore the website, you may notice that many items are SOLD, however many items have not been uploaded as well as we had a very busy summer. Please reach out if you have questions.

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Deborah began her Art Training as a fibre artist in 1975 at Georgian College, faculty of Design Arts and Technology. She then studied at The Banff Centre and The Alberta College of Art, Calgary. Ever-searching to finetune her artform, Deborah achieved her BFA at Concordia University and Teaching of the Arts; Specialist; at McGill University.

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Deborah was a fine arts teacher in both Quebec and Ontario until 2018. She found a rekindled love of working with clay and is completely immersed in experimenting and playing with new ideas and expression.  Deborah's studio, Wheel Works Pottery, is located in the town of Renfrew, Ontario; the space offers a showroom and space for students to develop their technique; private classes are $60 for 2 1/2 hrs. of instruction.  The classes are focused on wheel thrown pieces, however hand-building is explored if and when the work requires this technique. Tools, clay, and finishing (firing and glazing) are included, and if you have your own materials, please bring them to fine-tune your technique. Our studio works with stoneware clay and the glazes are formulated to suit this clay-body. We do not use glazes sourced outside our inventory.

Contact us for further details as there is limited space and time offered.

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Wheel Works Pottery will participate in many shows this year (2026): Links provided for a closer peek!

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•  Our work is now on display and for sale at the Café 349 in Shawville, Qc; 349 Main St., 819-647-6424; cafe@cafe349.com

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• Our work is now on display and for sale at the In A Bind Renfrew: Valley Refillery & Bookstore, 305 Raglan St South, Renfrew, K7V 1R6

 

We are busy creating new works for the end of the 2026 season and getting ready for 2027. When new events arise, the website here will keep you informed.

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The studio/gallery is open by appointment just in case Deborah is covered in mud.