Join us in the pet-themed pottery session for children aged 7+ and their parent or guardian.
In this session, children will be inspired by our upcoming exhibition A Dog’s Life and learn how to make a lidded jar using simple hand-building techniques. They’ll start by shaping the pot, then create a fitted lid using slab and pinch-pot methods, before decorating their design with coloured slips.
The jars can be personalised with names, patterns or playful touches – perfect for holding pet treats (or your own favourite snacks if you don’t have a furry friend).
This session is for children aged 6-16 and their parent or guardian. No prior pottery experience is needed.
We recommend trimming long nails prior to the session, removing any jewellery, and tying back long hair. A parent or guardian must stay with their child at all times.
Additional information
The session cost includes all materials, tools, clay and firing of your finished pieces.
We will contact you when your pots are ready to collect from our museum, this can take up to 6 weeks. If you haven’t heard from us within this time, please contact us.
If your child is confident working independently, you can make your own creation by purchasing additional clay, glaze + firing as a £12 add-on.
Ruth Waller
This workshop is taught by Ruth Waller.
Ruth is a contemporary textile artist and half of the creative partnership Waller Hewett. Waller Hewett create artwork and installations which combine art, design and craft, and have won them numerous awards including ‘Best in Show’ at the London Craft Fair.
She is a highly experienced tutor and teaches across the Harley Foundation’s education programme.
Image courtesy Ben Boswell
This Programme has been provided in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council.
