Inspired by the exhibition Boundaries: Transcended

What does home mean to you?

Explore the hundreds of tiny ceramic homes in NERAM’s Boundaries: Transcended exhibition, then create a special little house of your own in this hands-on school holiday workshop.

Boundaries: Transcended brings together 700 tiny ceramic structures created by people from many different cultural backgrounds. From traditional huts and apartments to tents, caravans, temples and imagined dream homes, each tells a story about place, identity, belonging and the idea of home.

After exploring the exhibition together, participants will design and build their own miniature house using air-dry clay. Your house might be inspired by somewhere you live or have lived, a place that is special to your family, a dream home for the future—or somewhere completely imaginary!

Experiment with shape, texture and pattern as you add windows, doors, roofs and other tiny architectural details to make your house uniquely yours.

Designed for ages 10+, this workshop is also open to parents, grandparents and carers who would like to create alongside their young person. No previous clay experience is needed - just bring your imagination.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2026
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Location: New England Regional Art Museum [insert Gallery name?]
Ages: 10+ (adults welcome)
Cost: General price $22 Friends of NERAM/Member price $20

All materials supplied.

Terms and Conditions

· All bookings for events, art classes and workshops require payment in full at the time of booking

· A minimum number of 8 students required for workshop to proceed

· Please be aware that once bookings close, we are unable to offer a refund

· If the workshop does not proceed, you will be refunded any cash amount

· NERAM events have a limited capacity and use a ticketing system. Bookings are essential

· Student contact details may be passed on to facilitators for communication purposes

Contact the host of Clay Houses: A Place to Call Home