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The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down Season 1 ...

While the entire season was a joy, three episodes stand out as "must-watch" television.

The spot test involved intricate sgraffito tile carving. But the main challenge was a "self-portrait vessel." Potter Adam, a former hockey enforcer from Winnipeg, created a vase that looked like a cracked hockey helmet with roses growing out of the visor. He broke down crying, revealing he had been hiding a passion for floral art from his teammates for 20 years. It was the most viral clip of the season. The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down Season 1 ...

The finale required the three finalists (Adam, Brenda, and a surprising dark horse named Chloe) to produce a complete 12-piece dinner service: plates, bowls, cups, and a centerpiece tureen. Adam chose a brutalist black matte finish. Chloe chose rainbow majolica. Brenda chose simple sea-glass blues. Spoiler Alert: Adam won due to technical perfection, but Brenda won the audience’s heart. The show’s final shot was Rogen helping Brenda load her van with her runner-up pieces while she told him to "put his back into it." While the entire season was a joy, three