FROM NCECA TO QUEBEC !
NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST
OUTDOOR CERAMICS EVENT
FROM JULY 3 — AUGUST 16, 2026
VAL-DAVID, QUEBEC (CANADA)
A CERAMIC SUMMER YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS
If you love ceramics, material culture, and artist-driven experiences, 1001 Pots belongs on your 2026 calendar.
Held in a garden setting in the heart of the Laurentians, 1001 Pots brings together 120+ ceramic artists for six vibrant summer weeks of exhibitions, sales, live creation, learning, music, and encounters.
WHY CERAMIC ARTISTS & LOVERS TRAVEL TO 1001 POTS
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120+ ceramic artists from Québec and beyond
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Outdoor art garden with exhibitions and installations
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Live demos, workshops & master classes
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Meet the artists in a relaxed, human-scale setting
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Music, food and summer vibes
NCECA EXCLUSIVE
Enter your email address to receive information about the program and a discount voucher:
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15% off intensive week-long and day-long courses
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2-for-1 on introductory pottery classes (1.5 hours)
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2-for-1 on garden concerts
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
FROM THE U.S.
Visiting 1001 Pots from the United States is simple — and often easier than expected.
Getting there
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Direct flights to Montréal from most major U.S. cities.
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Via Rail serves Montréal from major Canadian cities.
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1-hour drive north of Montréal via Autoroute 15.
Where to stay
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Laurentians region: wide range of accommodations, from nature retreats to boutique hotels.
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Montréal: ideal if you want to combine urban culture with a day trip to 1001 Pots.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP
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Plan at least one full day on 1001 Pots site to explore the gardens and the diversity of our collections.
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Book your tickets for a workshop, a concert or a conference.
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Discover the vibrant cultural season in the Laurentians region.
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Explore the Laurentians’ lakes, hiking trails, and national parks.
Save the dates
July 3 – August 16, 2026
Val-David, Québec, Canada
👉 Sign up to receive the 2026 artist preview and practical visitor information.
ABOUT 1001 POTS
Founded over 35 years ago, 1001 Pots is one of the most significant ceramic events in North America. Each summer, more than 50,000 visitors explore contemporary ceramics in an immersive outdoor environment where art, nature, and community meet.