Z Gallery Arts brings together contemporary art, ceramics, artist-led education, residencies, and workshops for people who want to work seriously with form, surface, place, and time.
Founded in Vancouver in 2016, Z Gallery Arts continues as a Canadian arts organization with seasonal programmes in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece, and future selected programmes in France.
Contemporary art, ceramics, and artist representation.
View → 02Seasonal ceramic workshops in Greece; Vancouver workshops coming 2027.
Workshops → 03A two-week international artist residency in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece.
Residency → 04One annual fee-waiver International Artist Residency Fellowship for one selected artist.
Fellowship Application →
Courtesy of Tanis Saxby for Z Gallery Arts
Courtesy of Kevin Le for Z Gallery Arts
Courtesy of Vincent Ding for Z Gallery Arts
Courtesy of Dieter Telemans for Z Gallery Arts
Courtesy of Janene Waudby for Z Gallery Arts
Seasonal workshops with invited international guest artists. Small-group workshops — maximum six participants. All levels welcome. Led by Zohra Bonnis and guest ceramists.
Workshops
A private studio near the sea in Porto Heli, Peloponnese. Three artists. Two-week sessions. Open to all disciplines. 2026 & 2027 sessions.
2027 Fellowship Open Call — Z Gallery Arts offers one annual fee-waiver International Artist Residency Fellowship for a selected artist, for a two-week residency in Porto Heli, Peloponnese. Learn about the 2027 Fellowship →
Courtesy of Tanis Saxby for Z Gallery Arts
Vancouver-based sculptor with 25 years of practice. Porcelain works engaging all senses — touch, scent, breath. Beginner to intermediate. One-on-one guidance throughout.
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© Zohra Bonnis / Z Gallery Arts
The ancient Korean tradition of large earthenware vessels — hand-built, fired, rooted in centuries of craft. A workshop in development at Z Gallery Arts in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece.
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Wheel throwing (beginner to advanced) and Moon Jar wheel-throwing practice, led by Zohra Bonnis — who trained in Japan, Korea, and Jingdezhen, China. Four one-week sessions across August 2027.
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© Zohra Bonnis / Z Gallery Arts
Z Gallery Arts has exhibited and represented artists who have become defining voices of their generation — including Xie Lei and Henni Alftan (Former Represented Artists, 2016–2020) — at international gallery programmes and art fairs.
Painting · China / Spain
Atmospheric, light-drenched compositions. Represented by Z Gallery Arts, Vancouver — Former Represented Artist (2016–2020).
Painting · Finland / France
Figurative works exploring perception and the everyday. Represented by Z Gallery Arts, Vancouver — Former Represented Artist (2016–2020).
Painting · Paris
Large-format abstract ink compositions on fine linen. Represented by Z Gallery Arts — ongoing.
Legal Disclaimer — All workshops and residency programmes are organized by Z Gallery Arts Inc. as educational art programmes focused on ceramic learning, independent studio practice, and cultural exchange. Studio access is provided exclusively to registered programme participants. These programmes do not constitute hotel accommodation, tourism services, or hospitality operations. Z Gallery Arts Inc. — Registered Canadian Corporation — Trademark Registered.