Pottery - Garden Gnomes & Gonks | Tuesday 18th August - 6pm till 9pm

Magical Garden Gnome or Festive Gonk Whether you want to celebrate the bright colours of summer or get a head start on your Christmas decor, this workshop is for you! Join us for a creative three-hour session where you'll craft a charming stoneware character inspired by Scandinavian folklore. Make it a Summer Garden Gnome... Bring some magic to your flower beds or patio with a classic Garden Gnome. You can personalise your character with delightful garden details - think tiny watering cans, clay flowers, or even a sturdy pair of garden boots! Or a Festive Christmas Gonk! If you’re a 'Christmas-all-year' kind of person, you can choose to create a cosy festive Gonk instead. Whether you choose a garden gnome or a Christmas gonk, you can make a traditional male character or a female design featuring beautiful, braided hair and unique accessories like necklaces or buttons. We will guide you step-by-step through the process using a mix of slab-building and coiling techniques. You'll first form the cuddly, round body from a cylinder and then add a tall, pointy hat from a hand-shaped cone. You can choose to personalise your creation with a beard or hair: Create a full, fluffy beard using coils, or add elegant braids and hair for a female design. You can also decide to cut shapes into the hat to allow a tealight to shine through from the inside. Because we are using durable stoneware clay, your finished creation will be perfectly weatherproof and safe for use in the garden all year round. Workshop Details: This workshop is perfect for absolute beginners and those looking to build on their pottery skills. All materials and equipment are provided. Duration: 3 hours Suitability: All skill levels welcome! Complexity: Level: 2 - Introduction to clay, combining basic techniques and structural building. Suitable for beginners and those who feel a bit more confident or have patience. Class includes: All materials and equipment Step by step instructions and demonstrations Choice of glaze colours Drinks & delicious cake 10% OFF in our gift shop on the day Please note: The items cannot be taken home on the day. Your gonks will need to be dried, fired and glazed. They will be ready to collect at your convenience from the venue 2-3 weeks later. VENUE ADDRESS: 8-10 Chapel Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3DL PARKING: We have onsite parking to the rear of the property (Via Booth Street) WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: You will receive a booking confirmation, later followed by an ‘everything you need to know’ email. Cancellation Policy