Would you love a hands-on experience that celebrates nature, creativity, and clay?
Inspired by the vibrant blooms of May, this immersive workshop invites you to design and hand-build your own flower vase and dish — the perfect way to honour and display summer’s abundance.
Guided by Dorset-based ceramic artist Tania Ware, you'll learn traditional hand-building pottery techniques using botanicals gathered from the garden to imprint textures and patterns into clay. There's also the option to carve or stamp meaningful words into your design, making each piece truly personal.
As well as being beautiful, your creations will be functional — ideal for showcasing fresh flowers or serving seasonal treats. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to deepen your creative practice, this is a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and craft something both useful and unique.
Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm
Course Details
Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm
Programme For The Day:
10:00 a.m. – The day begins with a guided walk through the gardens, gathering inspiration and foraging for natural textures to imprint into your clay creations.
10:30 a.m. – Prepare clay slabs and explore texture and design through hands-on experimentation.
1:00 p.m. – Enjoy a relaxing lunch break at Symondsbury Kitchen, with delicious seasonal dishes.
2:00 p.m. – Begin constructing your piece, focusing on form, surface design, and hand-modelling techniques.
3:30 p.m. – Select coloured glazes to finish your creations, adding a personal touch to each piece.
4:00 p.m. – Workshop concludes.
Please note: All creations will be taken back to Tania’s studio for glazing and two firings. Finished pieces will be ready for collection from Symondsbury approximately 6–8 weeks later.
