Festive Family Workshop: Make Your Own Clay Christmas Tree Decorations

Course Description

Step into the festive spirit with a hands-on family workshop where you’ll design and create your very own clay Christmas tree decoration, inspired by the much-loved carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. (Each decoration will be approx. 12cm tall.)

Together, we’ll explore the fascinating origins of the song and discover how its meaning has evolved over the centuries. You’ll then start drawing up your own designs, with guidance from our tutor who will demonstrate how to transfer your sketches onto clay to form a beautiful hanging decoration. Prefer a little extra help? Templates will also be available to spark inspiration.
Each participant will have the chance to make two unique decorations, which you’ll colour using vibrant brush-on glazes to bring your creations to life. Your finished pieces will be carefully kiln-fired by the tutor and can be collected from the Weald and Downland Museum once ready

£30 per person. Children must be aged 6 years and over and be accompanied by one adult. If the adult would also like to make clay Christmas decorations, please buy an additional ticket. Any additional adults must purchase an entry ticket for the day. Fee includes entry to the Museum for those who want to stay and explore further after the workshop.

The Tutor

Gill Hunter Nudds is a professional artist with over 20 years’ experience of working with clay and has been facilitating workshops for adults and children for over 15 years. Gill opens her own studio for the Chichester Opens Studio’s and runs workshops from there. She has been a guest artist at the Brighton Open Houses for over 20 years and is a member of the Southern Ceramics group. She regularly exhibits her work at local galleries.

Participant Information

Please wear old clothes and bring your own apron as clay can be messy. Tuition, tools and all materials will be provided by the Tutor.

The course will be limited to 16 people. Participants must be 6 years and over and be accompanied by one adult.

Fee & Refreshments

£30 per person to include tuition, tea, coffee, or a soft drink and biscuits. Please let the Museum know if you have any dietary requirements. Fee includes entry to the Museum for those who want to stay and explore further after the workshop.