Summer Tile Making - with finalist Dave from the Great Pottery Throw Down

Embrace the vibrant energy of summer with this hands-on tile-making workshop, set amidst the lush Heart of England Forest. Led by Pottery Throw Down finalist David Short, you’ll design and carve your own terracotta tile, using leather-hard clay and inspired by the vivid greenery, flowers, and wildlife of the summer woodland.

You'll start your creative journey with a relaxing walk through the forest, guided by a Heart of England Forest expert, taking in the sights and sounds of the season, gathering leaves and flowers, and capturing photos to inspire your tile design.

Dave will then demonstrate the art of low-relief tile carving and share expert tips and techniques to help bring your ideas to life. Then under Dave’s guidance, you'll design and carve your tile using beautiful leather-hard clay.

At the end of the session, you'll have the choice to take your tile home to dry naturally, or leave it with Dave for professional firing and glazing.
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