Leaf Bowl Workshop

Capture the magic of autumn when blustery days sprinkle colourful leaves all around. Using leaves collected, you can create your own bowl made entirely of ceramic leaves.

In this workshop you will be shown how to prepare a slab of clay which you will use to cut out your leaf shapes. Using a former, you will layer the leaves over it and form into a bowl shape which you will then get to paint with a selection of coloured slips. Once dry, your bowl will go off to be fired in our electric kiln, then a clear glaze will be applied and it will be fired again ready for you to come back in to collect.

This usually takes between four to six weeks. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try.

Equipment & materials: Clay, coloured slips, tools and leaves are provided. You may even wish to bring any nice leaves you find that you would like to make into a bowl. We recommend that you bring an apron along and a snack as this workshop runs over lunch.

You will produce: A small to medium leaf bowl.

Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within four to six weeks. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.

Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.

Level: Beginners, from age 14 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.

Workshop duration: 5 hours (end time may vary slightly)

Price: £45.00 per person

Postage & packaging: £5.00 per item

Contact: Sue Ford – [email protected] 

Location: Learning Space