Dragon Designs: Clay Workshop

Join Tamworth Castle at the Pop Up Art Gallery for a free Heritage Open Days event exploring the story of Gibbs & Canning, a historic Tamworth ceramics manufacturer, through hands-on creativity and original museum objects.


Throughout the day, local artist Emma Haywood-Curzon will lead short, approximately 30-minute drop-in clay sessions, where visitors can create their own dragon-inspired clay keepsake to take home. The workshop takes inspiration from a striking Victorian dragon vase on display in the Pop Up Museum exhibition. No experience is needed, making it a great activity for beginners, families and anyone who enjoys getting creative.

As you get creative, discover the story of Gibbs & Canning, a historic Tamworth ceramics manufacturer. Inspired by this year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, you'll also be able to see original Gibbs & Canning ceramic pieces, historic photographs and displays that reveal how the company helped shape Tamworth's industrial and ceramic heritage.

Enjoyed getting creative? Find out how you can get involved in future heritage craft workshops and creative activities with Tamworth Castle, including the fortnightly Castle Craft Group, which meets at the Pop Up Museum & Art Gallery.

The clay workshop is open to adults and children aged 6+. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1400

Location & directions

Tamworth's Pop-Up Art Gallery, Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7LG

Directions:

The event takes place inside the Pop Up Art Gallery in Ankerside Shopping Centre, Tamworth town centre. You'll find the gallery opposite the Jessie's Journey Charity Shop.

Contact on day:

Emma Carter

Telephone number:

+447976475071

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Accessible toilets are available within Ankerside Shopping Centre, a short walk from the Pop Up Museum & Art Gallery. Please note that there are no toilet or handwashing facilities inside the gallery.

Additional information

Workshop places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. During busy periods, visitors may be asked to wait for the next available session and are welcome to explore the Pop Up Art Gallery and exhibition while they wait. The clay workshop is open to adults and children aged 6+. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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