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The Joy of Ceramics


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The Joy of Ceramics

September 27, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Harlequin and Lady with Parrots - Imitation (detail), c. 1930-35, Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Germany. Original modeled byJohann Joachim Kändler. Hard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding. Gift of George and Helen Gardiner. G83.1.947

Tickets are now sold out. Please contact Courteney at 416.408.5055 to be added to the waitlist.

Tickets: $95 prior to July 4; $105 thereafter

Join us for the 25th anniversary of the Joy of Ceramics luncheon, the Gardiner Volunteer Committee’s annual fundraising event, featuring a presentation by David Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail. The dynamic Mr. Walmsley’s highly topical discussion will consider why the media is trusted despite sometimes being inaccurate. This will be followed by a Q&A.

10 am: Refreshments, flautist, raffles, and docent tours
11 am: Silent auction featuring a selection of outstanding objects and exquisite experiences
12 pm: Three-course luncheon served
1 pm: Presentation by speaker David Walmsley

Your support helps. Please consider making a donation. Charitable tax receipts issued for donations over $20. For more information please contact [email protected].

Please make cheques payable to:

Gardiner Museum
Attention: Joy of Ceramics
111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7
Tax receipts for the luncheon will be issued for the allowable amount.

Image: Harlequin and Lady with Parrots – Imitation (detail), c. 1930-35, Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Germany. Original modeled byJohann Joachim Kändler. Hard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding. Gift of George and Helen Gardiner. G83.1.947

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September 27, 2017
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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