Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

Unwrap your inner artist and celebrate the magic of the holiday season in this festive, four-session ceramics adventure! Designed to spark imagination and build true creative confidence, this workshop guides young makers through progressive, hands-on clay techniques as they turn raw clay into an incredible lineup of personalized holiday keepsakes. Each session unveils a brand-new festive creation. Students begin by shaping and decorating custom Christmas ornament keepsakes before diving into the structural fun of building detailed ceramic gingerbread houses. Next, makers let their imaginations run wild sculpting whimsical holiday knick-knacks, and they top off the experience by creating their very own mini ceramic Christmas tree, a glowing holiday masterpiece perfect for their bedroom display! Along the way, students master key hand-building, texturing, and decorating skills in an encouraging studio environment, leaving with a full collection of durable, handmade treasures ready to brighten their home for years to come.