Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Create in Clay

In this creative workshop, children will enjoy an immersive pottery experience to learn and explore a wide range of techniques and approaches, inspired by our latest display PLATFORM: Simone Brewster. 

Participants will be introduced to sculpting clay using carving tools made from a variety of materials. 

The day will begin with a mindful drawing activity to inspire children to generate ideas and connect with the creative process. They will then experiment with different states of clay, from liquid to leather-hard, building an understanding of how the material can be shaped. They will also learn how to prepare the clay to create pinch pots and try a potter’s wheel, developing the skills and confidence to work with clay.

Learning outcomes and takeaways:  

• Planning process and making a sketch book  
• Mindful drawing experience 
• Collaborative pinch pot challenge (making individual pots to then make up into a whole collaborative piece)  
• Preparation of clay for wheel throwing and slip  
• Throwing on the wheel  
• Turning on the wheel  
• Sculpting /carving leather-hard clay using a variety of tools  
• Inventing tools using recycled materials  
• Good studio practice (Tidy, Rest, Reflect) 

Please note:

• This workshop is suitable for children aged 7-10. All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. You can find additional information in the sections below
• Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
• All equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided, but participants will need to bring a packed lunch.
• This event is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access throughout the museum.

• All participants must be dropped off and picked up by a parent, carer or responsible adult. A member of our team will greet you on arrival and sign participants in.
• We ask all bookers to provide an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure this person is available for the duration of the session.
• The workshop content is tailored to a specific age group. Participants outside the advertised age range may find the session less accessible or engaging.
• If there’s anything we can do to support your child’s participation, whether around mobility, communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation or anything else, you’re welcome to let us know at checkout. Sharing access needs is entirely optional and helps us prepare the session in the most inclusive way.
• This session has capacity for up to 20 participants, led by one or two facilitators, with a typical adult-to-child ratio of 1:10.
• If your child receives additional support in their education setting, you are welcome to bring a supporting adult with them at no extra cost. Please note that we are not able to provide one-to-one support ourselves. If you have any questions or want to discuss specific access requirements, please get in touch with the team at DMAcademy@designmuseum.org.

Please note that we have a new booking system. All Members must now log in to the ticketing platform to book tickets for upcoming events. How to book:

• Click 'Book now’, and this will take you to our new booking platform
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• Follow the instructions for checkout and payment
• You will automatically receive an order confirmation email with the details of your booking, along with a PDF with your ticket
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If you have any issues, please contact the team at membership@designmuseum.org

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