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Half-term family activities

Pinch Pot Pumpkins with Lizzie Westray
Tuesday 27 October 2020
11–11.30am
Book
Free, we’ll send you a live Zoom link.Material pack (Optional)£5
Collection from MKAC on Saturday 24 or Monday 26 October, 10am–4pm
What will be covered in the workshop?
Join ceramic artist Lizzie Westray in a pinch pot pumpkin workshop using clay and coloured slips to make cute Halloween pots, which can be painted and sealed with PVA glue and used for keeping trinkets inside. During the demonstration, participants will learn how to make a pinch pot complete with lid in the shape of a pumpkin. For decoration purposes only.
Families of all ages are welcome to watch the demonstration for free as we live stream on Zoom. For those wanting to give it a go alongside Lizzie, please see below for a list of things to get ready before you start. Some materials can be purchased at the time of booking with collection from Milton Keynes Arts Centre on the dates listed below.
You will need
- Clay
- Acrylic paint
- Newspaper
- Tools for carving and cutting shapes into clay
- Pot of water
- Paint brushes
- A clear work surface
Material packs include (recommended one per person)
- Clay
- Pottery Tools