For those of you who had the great pleasure of working alongside Ken, you will know that he was a larger than life figure in the Saskatchewan Craft Council universe. He was always moving the bar higher in his medium of ceramics, and in giving his precious creativity to his time as our Board Chair. An Honorary Lifetime Member of the SCC, Ken was a wonderful and generous presence in our lives and in the life of Saskatchewan’s craft community. We’ll miss him dearly.
— Board of Directors, Saskatchewan Craft Council
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is deeply saddened to share that Ken Wilkinson — a talented ceramic artist and founding member of our organization — passed away over the weekend. Ken will be deeply missed in the Saskatchewan craft community. Our team would like to send heartfelt condolences to Ken’s family, friends, students, and peers. We will share a longer obituary once it is available.
Ken Wilkinson began working in pottery in 1974, the year before the SCC was founded. He is known as one of the province’s best throwers, creating exquisite bowls, teapots, and goblets, as well as producing larger pieces such as ceramic tables and pedestals. Ken served on the SCC’s Board of Directors from 1992 to 1996 and again from 2003 to 2009. Ken was awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership in 2015, and took part in our Wholesale Program for several years. Many visitors may not know this, but the ceramic door frame in SCC Fine Craft Shop was originally installed as part of an exhibition by Ken and fellow potter Judy Tryon in 2007. It has remained a unique part of our space ever since.
We’ve been asked to share the following two events with the community:
Funeral Service
• Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11 am
• Dalmeny Funeral Home
Celebration of Life:
• Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2 – 5 pm
• Amigos Cantina, Saskatoon
• This event is come and go with no program, just community and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Ken’s family has asked that donations be made to the Saskatchewan Craft Council: saskcraftcouncil.org/donate
Photograph by the Canadian Crafts Federation
Photograph by SikPics
Video by Amanda Bosiak and James Paul Hildebrandt
