The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down Season 1 is a reality competition series that premiered on February 8, 2024, on CBC. Adapted from the popular British format, the show features 10 amateur potters from across Canada competing in various challenges to be named "Canada's Top Potter".
The show's format, inspired by the popular British series "The Great Pottery Throw Down," brings together 10 talented potters from across Canada to compete in a series of challenges that test their skills, creativity, and ability to work under pressure. Each episode features a theme, and contestants must create pieces that meet the challenge while impressing the judges with their technique, design, and overall aesthetic. The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down Season 1 ...
The Canadian edition, adapted from the hit UK series (itself a spin on The Great British Bake Off format), was officially announced in June 2023 as part of CBC’s upcoming slate. The project gained significant star power almost immediately, with actor, writer, and amateur potter Seth Rogen —a well-known ceramics enthusiast—signing on not only to appear as a guest judge but also to serve as an executive producer through his company Point Grey Pictures. The hosting duties were given to Jennifer Robertson , beloved for her comedic roles in Schitt’s Creek and Ginny & Georgia . Filming took place over the summer of 2023 in a historic location: the former ceramics studio of the Emily Carr University of Art and Design on Vancouver’s Granville Island, a site with deep roots in the city's artistic community. The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down Season 1
A Toronto-based ceramic artist and educator, Waddell brought a deep love of process, technical skill, and an appreciation for narrative-driven art to the judging table. Each episode features a theme, and contestants must
The first season consisted of eight episodes, airing weekly on Thursdays on CBC and CBC Gem from February to March 2024.