Kids clay play workshop
Event description
Date: 23rd April, 2024
Location: Flow State Studio
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Join us these school holidays for a fun day of playing with clay and learning how to create a perfectly unique piece of handmade pottery.
We will go through hand building techniques of slab building, coiling and pinch pots to create a mug, bowl or flower pot which will be fired and glazed.
There will be various coloured wild clays available to decorate our creations, as well as stamps, flowers and leaves to add texture and patterns to the pieces.
This workshop is designed for children and parents/ carers are welcome to stay to watch.
If you wish to participate with your child, there are child/ adult ticket bundles available. Adult tickets will also recieve clay to create their own piece of pottery which will be fired and glazed.
Beginner friendly and all materials will be provided.
Light snacks + tea for the adults will be available. Please bring a drink bottle.
What you will receive:
- Clay to create 1-2 pieces of pottery. These will be fired, glazed and ready for collection within 8 weeks.
- Guidance and mentoring throughout the workshop
- A space to practice techniques, embrace curiosity and play with clay
- A selection of tools, stamps, plants, flowers and wild clay to use to decorate your pieces.
- Light snacks for all + tea for the adults
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty + an apron if you have one
- A drink bottle
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.
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 you at the wonderful Flow State studio and guide you through the intuitive clay play class. If you have any questions about this workshop please feel free to contact us at Oshalaearthforms@outlook.com.
Mikayla xx