Let's 'Clay' Marbles

'Let's clay marbles' is a 'drop-in' clay workshop for children of all ages being run at the Cathedral (Children should be accompanied by an adult.). Participants will have the opportunity to make a clay tile using simple tools and techniques.

The workshop celebrates the beautiful Frosterley Marble that adorns the Cathedral's columns, pillars, and windows. The font is made from one single piece of the stone!

Frosterley marble is carboniferous limestone that is quarried from mines near Frosterley, a village in County Durham. The appearance of Frosterley marble is caused by the presence of white fossils of a particular kind of coral, crinoids, set against a dark grey or black background. When polished, it takes on the appearance of an ornamental marble. The contrast with the ivory-coloured stone of the Cathedral is highly effective. The exceptional quality and quantity of the Frosterley marble at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist is inspirational for all visitors.

- Be inspired by the Frosterley marble and the architecture of the Cathedral.
- Respond and create clay tiles to reflect on the Cathedral.
- Go home with your tile and skills to continue your making at home.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

10:30 to 13:30 (last entry 13:00)

Location & directions

Cathedral House, Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2PA

Directions:

The Cathedral and Narthex main entrances are on Earlham Road, with a small car park to the West of the Cathedral (please note that the parking spaces immediately beside the Cathedral are permit holders only). The North Porch entrance to the Cathedral is adjacent to the steps leading up from the road. Level access to the Cathedral can be found via the main entrance to the Narthex at the top of this car park. A second small car park can be found on Unthank Road, next door to the Trinity United Reform Church and leads you through our garden and into the Narthex. From this car park you can also access the Parish Office in Cathedral House, next to the Sacristy. The Cathedral is a 10 minute walk from the centre of Norwich, with a footbridge over Grapes Hill or pedestrian crossings around Chapelfield Road. The number 25 and 26 network buses serve the bus stop outside the Cathedral.

Contact on day:

Heritage Officer

Telephone number:

+441603724381

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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