Kids school holiday workshop - Botanical printmaking on clay

Date: Wednesday 22nd Janurary 2025

Location: Oshala Earthforms Studio, Lawson
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Age: 6-13

Join us in the beautiful Blue Mountains for a school holiday workshop where we explore botanical printmaking on clay to create our very own plates and textured dishes or ornaments.

Throughout this workshop, we will explore hand-building techniques such as slab rolling and pinching, as well as various decorative techniques.

We be using high-fire clay which will be fired and ready for collection within 6 weeks from the workshop date, as well as air dry clay to take home on the day. 

This event is a space for children to explore the tactile experience of clay and begin to learn simple handbuilding and natural decorative techniques.

This is a guided workshop intended to facilitate the curiosity and creativity of children through developing a connection with each other and the natural world.

This is a beginner-friendly workshop and all materials are supplied. Please pack a drink bottle and some snacks for your child.

This is a kiss-and-drop style workshop, although parents are welcome to stay and watch. 


What you will receive:

- All materials to create 1 x dinner/ breakfast plate or platter which will be glazed and fired, and ready for pickup within 6 weeks of the class date.

- Plants and flowers as well as all underglazes and wild clay slips to use for decoration.

- Air dry clay and acrylic paints to create botanically printed small dishes or ornaments to paint and take home on the day.

- A space to practice techniques, embrace curiosity and play with nature.

- Guidance by an experienced WWCC mentor


What to bring:

- Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
- A drink bottle and some light snacks.

Meet your facilitator:

Mikayla from @oshala.earthforms  

Mikayla is the founder and sole creator behind Oshala Earthforms, she works primarily with the abundant natural materials collected straight from mother earth, intuitively curating pieces that capture the beauty of nature - drawn from its spirit and individuality. She has over ten years’ experience working with children and has been a nanny and babysitter for the last 6 years. She has a working with children’s check and a first arid/CPR certificate.

Her business began with clay camp fired jewellery, upcycled & hand dyed organic clothes and mugs to then tapping into the extensive range of products and techniques that is Oshala today.Throughout her practice she honours each and every piece, intentionally creating with love and spirit whilst caring for the beautiful Mother Earth and all of her inhabitants.

We are so grateful to welcome this opportunity and would love to host and guide you through the beautiful plant dyeing process at the amazing Flow State Studio. If you have any questions about this workshop please feel free to contact us at Oshalaearthforms@outlook.com.  

Mikayla xx