A place where pottery meets the pub!
Come and join us once a month from 6–8pm for an evening of getting together with neighbours and having fun with all things clay. These relaxed creative sessions will introduce different clay techniques including making stamps and sprigs, press moulding and creating pots for the garden, while offering plenty of time to work on your own creations. If you haven’t used clay before don’t worry, no experience is required.
Snacks and refreshments are provided and all materials, consumables and firing are free.
Clay Socials are only open to people living in Lumsden, Honeybarrel, Mossat, Towie and Kildrummy.
Sessions
Friday 26 June – Press Moulding, Stamps and Sprigs.
Friday 24 July – Making Pots for the Garden
Press Moulding, Making Stamps and Sprigs
Friday 26 June, 6-8pm
Participants will explore press moulding techniques using clay slabs and moulds to create functional and sculptural ceramic forms. The session will also provide opportunities to experiment with texture and surface decoration, including using stamps and sprigs to imprint and decorate the clay.
Making Pots for the Garden
Friday 24 July, 6-8pm
Inspired by the summer season and the Materials Garden, this session will explore different ceramic vessels that can be used for planting, harvesting and use within the garden. Participants will be introduced to a range of handbuilt pots and vessels through simple demonstrations before having the opportunity to experiment and create their own ceramic pieces.
Booking:
Sign up for your free sessions online by emailing communities@ssw.org.uk with the following information:
- Your full name
- Email address
- Postecode
- Telephone number
- List all the events that you would like to book
- List the names of the other people attending with you
- If anyone is under 18, please list their age/s
- Any relevant information about medical conditions or accessibility needs
You can also call the SSW office on 01464 861372 between 9:30 and 3:30 Tuesday to Friday.
Travel support:
If you live locally and travel or travel costs to SSW are a barrier to you taking part please get in touch with us so we are able to support you. Call us on 10464 861 372 or email communities@ssw.org.uk.
Please note:
Children and young people of all ages are welcome to Clay Socials but must be accompanied by an adult.
