Welcome to your online tour of the London Clay Arts Centre. We'll document the progress of the renovations and use of our new home at 664 Dundas Street in London's historic Old East Village. Each chapter will show the emergence of the London Clay Art Centre from this formerly abandoned buliding.
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March, 2010 - The London Clay Art Centre has had a very busy winter, full of classes, workshops and March Break Camp. We continue to seek funding to complete our facade and the second floor. |
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November, 2009 - The London Clay Art Centre opened its doors to a huge public gathering during the November 27-29 weekend. Our Fall Show and Sale was held in the new centre, with over 40 artists participating. |
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October 7, 2009 - Each day more of our space is finished completely. The hard wood floors are done and we have 2 new electric kilns. Our beautifully restored lighting is complete. |
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September 28, 2009 - We've moved in and classes began today! With the effort of dozens of London Potters Guild members and a few moving trucks, we moved into our new home in mid-September. Unpacking was finished in time for our first class on Sept 28. |
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September 9, 2009 - We're moving in a week! The building is nearly ready to be occupied by an enthusiastic London Potters Guild membership. We've been packing for most of August, and everyone is ready to get into the new building and get back into the clay. We held our fall meeting at the new building and people were amazed and thrilled with the progress. |
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August 8, 2009 - The bathrooms and kiln room are now framed. Our level concrete floor is cured and ready. We've revealed a beautiful stained glass window, hidden for years behind a wall. |
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July 2009 - What a month for transformation. Things have really changed, and we begin to see the London Clay Art Centre emerging. |
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June 2009 - The London Potters Guild has been honoured with the Urban League of London's Green Brick Award. We have a building permit for our interior work and plumbing works has begun. Drilling continues for our geo-thermal system. In the meantime, we continue raising funds. |
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May 2009 - Drilling begins! After months of planning and considering options, the London Potters Guild becomes the first commercial geothermal installation in the City of London! Final drawings are sent to the City for approval, and interior work begins in June. |
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January 2009 - It has been awhile since we've had an online update, but the work has not stopped at 664 Dundas! Geothermal and HVAC investigations continue. We are also finalizing details on electrical, plumbing and structural design so construction can begin. And we have heat! |
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September 2008 - We held our opening members' meeting at the new building, and all members were able to see the new space. New President Marilyn Barbe had a harrowing experience with the water heater in the basement. |
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August 21, 2008 - The London Potters Guild announces a $113,500 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and celebrates with a party in the new building. |
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August 9, 2008 - More demolition, dust and uncovering of surprises. We are inches away from a final design plan for the floor and the facade, as we prepare for a major funding announcement and celebration. |
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July 19, 2008 - Demolition and salvage are in full swing. We are pulling down the walls and ceilings, cleaning and sweeping. Salvage and restoration work are important elements of the work too. |
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June, 2008 - The building gets a new roof, gas kiln plans are considered, and work continues to plan the renovation. |
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May, 2008 - Lights are on, design work begins, heritage features are discussed and a heritage application to the City is made. |
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April, 2008 - We receive massive support from the City and a private donor. We choose our design/build company and begin assessing the work. And our first clean-up begins! |
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March, 2008 - The London Potters Guild purchases 664 Dundas Street. Take a tour of our new building as it appeared when we purchased it. |
