Pottery is finally getting its big moment in Canada! From the first clay pots found on Turtle Island to over 14,000 active craft studios across the country, the popularity of pottery is exploding. Join thousands of Canadians who are already getting their hands dirty to mould clay into everyday products by watching The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down coming to CBC and CBC Gem on February 8 at 8 pm (8:30 NL). What is The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down? CBC's newest reality series is based on The Great Pottery Throw Down, a popular British show now in its seventh season and streaming on Channel 4. It was created by Love Productions who are also behind the global smash hit The Great British Baking Show. What will happen in the show? Ten of Canada's most talented potters will compete to be crowned best at the wheel. They'll take on two creative challenges each week to test their skill and technique. One ceramicist will be eliminated each week. It's an open-hearted competition series that features beautiful creations and compelling personal stories. What role will Seth Rogen play? Yes, it is the Seth Rogen. Rogen is an award-winning actor, producer, director and talented potter in his own right. Fans already know that Rogen is passionate about clay and sells his creations online. He will appear as a guest judge and is one of the executive producers on the series with his company Point Grey Pictures, working alongside Canadian production company Frantic Films. Who is the host? The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down will be hosted by award-winning actor Jennifer Robertson. She's appeared as Jocelyn Smith in the popular CBC series Schitt's Creek and is currently starring in Netflix's Ginny and Georgina. When and where can I watch? The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down will be coming to CBC and CBC Gem on Thursday February 8. ➤ Stream full episodes, for free, on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/ ➤ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBC-Subscribe --- About CBC Gem: CBC Gem offers the full programming slate, from drama to documentaries and sports. Available for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at http://cbcgem.ca/, and on television via Apple TV and Google Chromecast. --- About CBC: Welcome to the official YouTube channel for CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind the scenes footage, original web series, digital-exclusives and more. Connect with CBC Online: Twitter: http://bit.ly/CBC-Twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/CBC-Facebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/CBC-Instagram --- We encourage thoughtful comments and respectful discussion. Before commenting, please review our community guidelines: http://www.cbc.ca/aboutcbc/discover/submissions.html