Creating Your Own Nature-Inspired Tiles: A Clay Workshop with Margaret Parsons
Meeting Spot:
Hands-On Ceramic Tile Manufacturing Session
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Join the renowned local artist, Margaret Parsons, for an enchanting and creative workshop where you'll design a nature-themed clay tile, perfect for your home or garden.
This inspiring session will commence with a brief stroll, immersing you in the beautiful summer wildlife and landscapes, serving as the inspiration for your tile designs. Once you've been captivated by the surrounding nature, head back to the visitor center to get the crafting underway! Use crayons, pencils, and sketch paper to draw or scribble your designs. After that, Margaret will guide you through the process of rolling out your clay and pressing your designs into air-dry clay. You may even have the opportunity to incorporate fresh flowers to add natural textures to your masterpiece. Margaret will show you examples of her incredible work and provide tips to help you master the art of working with clay.
Ideal for beginners or budding artists, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to delve into nature and let your imagination run wild!
Age Group:
Adults and children aged 6+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop Schedule:
The day will include a lunch break during which you can either purchase food from the cafe or bring your own packed lunch. Most of the workshop will be held indoors, but suitable clothing for a short walk around the reserve is recommended.
Materials Provided:
Margaret will provide sketch paper, pencils, air-dry clay, stamps, fresh flowers, and all the necessary materials for your tile designs.
Important Information:
- Refund Policy: Your booking is non-refundable and non-transferable. We guarantee our courses once a minimum number of participants has been reached. Click here for the full Terms and Conditions
- Dogs: Please keep your dogs on a lead during the workshop to protect the wildlife and delicate habitats.
- Mobility: If you have limited mobility, please contact the organizer in advance.
- Wheelchair Access: Information about wheelchair access will be provided upon request.
- What to Bring: Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and bring suitable clothing for going on a short walk. Lunch will be provided or you can bring your packed lunch. Click here for more details (Bicycle parking and facilities information can also be found here.)
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Price:
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How to Book:
Contact us today to secure your spot in this captivating nature-themed clay tile workshop.
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- After a day of creating nature-themed clay tiles at the forest school workshop, one might enjoy preparing a meal inspired by global cuisines, merging their newfound passion for art with the food-and-drink lifestyle.
- As part of their nature-inspired lifestyle, participants of the forest school workshop could incorporate their artwork into their home decor, perhaps displaying their unique tiles in a fashion-and-beauty arrangement within their home-and-garden.
- With their new skills and knowledge from the forest school workshop, one could organize a session on cooking with remaining fresh flowers and materials, sharing recipes and incorporating them into a variety of dishes to celebrate the fusion of food-and-drink and the recent creative endeavor.
