The show featured a blend of comedic star power and technical expertise: Jennifer Robertson (known for Schitt's Creek ). Judges: Award-winning artist Brendan Tang and ceramicist/educator Natalie Waddell . Guest Judge & Executive Producer: Seth Rogen , a passionate amateur potter himself. The 10 Competitors The inaugural season featured a diverse group of potters: Winner: Jen Sonnenberg (Stonewall, MB) Finalists: Elsa Valiñas (Fredericton, NB) and Kiefer Floreal (Winnipeg, MB) Other Participants: Alice Gibson (Penticton, BC), Thomas Haskell (Toronto, ON), Susan Johnston (Surrey, BC), Renu Mathew (Olds, AB), Andrew McCullough (Fredericton, NB), Jackie Talmey-Lennon (Vancouver, BC), and Michael Wood (Salisbury, NB). Season 1 Challenges & Highlights
Sculpt a functional ; throw tulip cups off the hump. 3 Abstract Yourself Create self-sculptures; test math skills in clay. 4 Let There Be Light Design a functional Table Lamp . 5 Into The Fire Raku week featuring drink sets. 6 The Table is Set Craft a nine-course dinner set; pull handles for mugs. 7 Calm Waters Semi-finals: Create an indoor Water Fountain . 8 Grand Finale: Create a decorative Tea Set . Season 1 Winner & Contestants Winner : Jen Sonnenberg from Stonewall, Manitoba. Finalists : Kiefer Floreal and Jackie Talmey-Lennon.
No pottery show works without the right chemistry in the judging tent. The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down Season 1 nailed this casting.
