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Crafted in Clay: Hand Building Ceramic Christmas Houses
Crafted in Clay: Hand Building Ceramic Christmas Houses at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum
Get into the festive spirit and craft your very own Ceramic Christmas tealight house using traditional hand-building techniques! Guided by experienced ceramic artist, Elaine Lim-Newton, you’ll learn how to shape, sculpt, and decorate your clay to create a charming little house that glows beautifully when lit from within.
This relaxing and creative workshop is perfect for beginners and pottery enthusiasts alike. You’ll explore basic hand-building skills — such as slab construction, joining, and texturing — and have the chance to personalise your design with festive details and your own artistic flair.
Your finished piece will be left to dry, fired in our kiln, and glazed in a colour of your choice (choose from 2 colours) and ready for collection before Christmas Day and just in time to add a warm, handmade touch to your Christmas décor.
📅 Date: Friday 21November
🕒 Time: 10am-1pm
📍 Location: The Glaze Room at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote
🎟️ Suitable for: Adults and older children (recommended 16+) – welcome to all!
💰 Cost: £40 per person
🎄 All materials, tools, and firing included – Delivery can be arranged for an additional cost.