Seed Pod Garden Ornaments Workshop

Ready to create beautiful garden ornaments inspired by nature’s seed pods?

In this fun and creative ceramic workshop, you’ll be guided through the pottery process, from shaping the clay to adding more intricate details. Throughout the morning, you’ll be taught step-by-step instructions on how to build and design your garden ornaments using traditional hand-building techniques. You will make 3 in total. In the afternoon, you’ll learn how to
apply glaze to your work. This process is called raw glazing, which means your work will only need to be fired once in the kiln, which reduces electricity use and helps the environment.

Whether a newbie or experienced potter, you’ll love unleashing your artistic side. All materials are provided, including 3 metal rods of varying heights, but please do bring an apron or wear old clothes. If possible, trim any long nails. This may help when modelling the clay.

After the workshop, your sculpture will be taken away to be fired in a kiln. It will be ready to collect approx. 6 weeks after the workshop. We will notify you when it is ready.

About the workshop leader:

Helen McCormick is a fully qualified Art & Design Teacher with a PGCE in Art and Design (QTS) and Masters degree in Ceramics. She has been creating objects from clay for the past 28 years, and still absolutely loves the process.

Helen is passionate about teaching and has created this workshop to share her skills, knowledge, and experience with anyone who would like to have a go for the first time or to develop their skills further.

TREAT YOURSELF

Why not take a break and enjoy some refreshments at our Theatre Café?

Open Monday to Friday from 10am – 3pm, we serve a delicious range of light lunches, snacks, and hot and cold drinks – perfect for refuelling. If the café isn’t open during your visit, you’re more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch and drinks to enjoy.