Inspirations Studio

YWCA Toronto’s Inspirations Studio is a unique, low-barrier ceramics program for women and gender diverse people. The Studio provides arts education for women who have experienced the impacts of poverty, homelessness and housing instability. Through creative and skill-building work, community members heal, gain self-confidence and stability while developing as artists and gaining a supplement source of income.

Inspirations Studio at YWCA Toronto Press Release - July 7, 2022

Inspirations Studio has a long history in our city. Learn more about Inspirations Studios’ legacy and what they do.

Donate in support of this new program at YWCA Toronto. Your generous support helps ensure the success of this program long into the future.

We welcome corporate and community groups to connect with each other while getting their hands dirty in our pottery studio which helps support our core work with women and gender diverse people. Please click here for workshop information.

Who is this program for?

Women and gender diverse people who:

have experienced the impacts of poverty, mental health, and/or homelessness
are on Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
are interested in the arts

What does this program offer?

This program offers:

an eight-week pottery course, after which women and gender diverse people can apply to become members
a place where women and gender diverse people can make pottery in a safe, supportive and transformative environment
an opportunity to learn pottery as a healing creative outlet while building skills to earn supplemental income

Interested in becoming a member?

We currently have a waitlist for Inspirations Studio membership into 2024-2025. If you qualify for our program and are interested in joining, please email us at hello@inspirationsstudio.org or call us at 416.367.2728. Please provide some information about yourself and why you would like to become a member at Inspirations.

Where is the Studio located?

Our storefront and studio are located at 389 Church Street, Toronto, ON.