Design Museum Academy Adult Workshop
Workshop: Create in Clay
Join this workshop to discover the tactile material of clay, enjoy a day of hands-on exploration from creating pinch pots to wheel throwing and crafting tools.
What to expect
This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of repetition, iteration, and make and break in the clay design process.
Starting with the physical process of preparing clay to making pinch pots into functional whistles and then using a potter’s wheel, attendees will discover the powerful experience of creating and making without fear or failure through an immersive pottery experience.
You will learn:
• Hand building techniques
• Slip decorating
• Toll making
• How to centre on the potter’s wheel
• Gain an insight into the clay making process and learn to understand the creative process of collaboration
Please note:
– Light refreshments will be provided on arrival
– All materials will be provided for the duration of the workshop
– This workshop is for adults 18+
Photos by Matthew Kaltenborn
Testimonial from previous workshops
“The workshop reset my expectations of what constitutes a satisfying afternoon – the process was as important as the result”
“I came away feeling a little more confident to ‘let myself go’ with clay and not be worried about the outcome or the quality of my work. The course felt like such a safe space to explore my creative flow.”
FACILITATOR
Auriol Herford
Herford created Kite Studios in 2005 with a vision – to offer a creative oasis for all. She teaches adults and children, highly trained artists and people with special needs, at school and in the studio. The process of making is what fascinates Herford, who is driven by finding new ways to enable people of all ages, needs and abilities to come on board and engage in that process with her.
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Booking information
This workshop is a one-day wotkshop for adults 18+.
Adult: £90
Adult early bird: £82
Student: £82
Student early bird: £78
Members*: £75
*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not those of additional guests.
Early bird tickets are available until 6 April 2024.
Capacity is limited, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Check out the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy here.
Background image by Matthew Kaltenborn.