The Hearth

✨Welcome to The Hearth: a warm and inviting community gathering where creativity meets connection.

Date: Saturday, 16 August

Time: 1pm-4pm

Location: Belconnen Community Centre, 23 Swanson Ct, Belconnen

Cost: FREE

PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU CAN COMMIT TO THE WHOLE CERAMICS WORKSHOP - LIMIT OF 20 PEOPLE SO GET IN EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Join us for a very special edition of The Hearth where you will have the opportunity to create and decorate your own ceramic pot. Make your own cup, bowl, mug, trinket dish, or anything else your imagination conjures up. 

Local artist Sian will be introducing you to the amazing world of clay in this three-hour workshop. You will learn how to shape clay into a pinch pot, and then decorate your vessel with an original design using vibrant underglaze colours.

All materials will be provided. After the workshop, your pieces will be fired and glazed, for you to pick up at a future Hearth session. 

Please note for this workshop:

• Water bottles only - no eating and drinking in the workshop 

• This workshop runs for the full three hours - don’t be late!

• Wear closed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting a bit messy 

• You are welcome to bring pencils and paper/sketchbooks to use while designing your surface decoration 

Regular crafting will continue as always so feel free to BYO projects in addition to the other activities. 

☕ Warm drinks on site: bring your reusable mug

🍪 Feel free to bring a homemade treat to share

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ All welcome

The Hearth runs fortnightly, with low-key vibes and big community heart. Facilitated by local creatives, it’s a space to slow down, try something new, and connect with our community.

Please note your photo may be used for social media and promotional materials if you participate. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know. 

The Hearth is part of Connect Up 2617, a research initiative run by University of Canberra's Health Research Institute (HRI) to strengthen social connection. 

Got questions? Follow us on Connect Up 2617 on Facebook and Instagram or send us an email at connectupbelco@canberra.edu.au. Our website is www.connectup.au.