Young People (11 - 16 yrs): Clay Sgraffito with Kwame Lowe
Saturday 10 October, 2 - 4pm
Get hands-on with clay in this creative workshop inspired by the colourful tiles of Leighton House’s spectacular Arab Hall.
After a short visit to the Arab Hall to explore its patterns, motifs and colours, you’ll experiment with sgraffito – a technique where you scratch through layers of coloured clay slip to reveal the surface underneath and create your own designs.
You’ll explore how artists use motifs and symbols to express ideas, stories and cultural identities, and think about which patterns, shapes or symbols have meaning for you. Along the way, you’ll discover how clay changes as it dries and learn how to handle it at different stages of the creative process.
You’ll then design and make your own ceramic tile to take home. Your finished tiles will be fired by the artist and returned to Leighton House for collection.
No previous experience with clay is needed, all experience welcome – just bring your ideas and your imagination!
Useful information
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Workshop intended for young people aged 11 – 16 years old
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Workshop is unaccompanied and drop off
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All materials and tools provided
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Be prepared to get messy and dress appropriately
Meet Kwame Lowe
Kwame Lowe is a ceramic artist who specialises in wheel thrown pottery, African-inspired sculpture and combinations of the two. Kwame is a former apprentice of master potter, Chris Bramble.
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Saturday 10 October, 2 - 4pm
Get hands-on with clay in this creative workshop inspired by the colourful tiles of Leighton House’s spectacular Arab Hall.
After a short visit to the Arab Hall to explore its patterns, motifs and colours, you’ll experiment with sgraffito – a technique where you scratch through layers of coloured clay slip to reveal the surface underneath and create your own designs.
You’ll explore how artists use motifs and symbols to express ideas, stories and cultural identities, and think about which patterns, shapes or symbols have meaning for you. Along the way, you’ll discover how clay changes as it dries and learn how to handle it at different stages of the creative process.
You’ll then design and make your own ceramic tile to take home. Your finished tiles will be fired by the artist and returned to Leighton House for collection.
No previous experience with clay is needed, all experience welcome – just bring your ideas and your imagination!
Useful information
-
Workshop intended for young people aged 11 – 16 years old
-
Workshop is unaccompanied and drop off
-
All materials and tools provided
-
Be prepared to get messy and dress appropriately
Meet Kwame Lowe
Kwame Lowe is a ceramic artist who specialises in wheel thrown pottery, African-inspired sculpture and combinations of the two. Kwame is a former apprentice of master potter, Chris Bramble.
For updates on all of our upcoming events sign up to our museums e-newsletter
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