Paint Your own Handmade Porcelain Christmas Decoration. (December 6, 2-4pm)
Unleash your creativity! Paint Your own Handmade Porcelain Christmas Decoration! ho, ho ho!
If you are looking for a new activity for your family or friends why not come along to this Christmas themed workshop.
What makes this workshop special is that you get to create your own unique painting on a selection of porcelain Christmas Decorations completely handmade by the artist Martin that’s yours to keep and treasure! Porcelain is a clay that fires white to high temperature making it a great canvas for vivid colours and can last many years if you look after it.
Spend an afternoon relaxing and enjoy the moment by picking up a paint brush to create your unique Christmas Decoration painting. Experience creativity and connect with like-minded individuals.
You will be guided by artists Martin and Wen-Hsi Harman. We’ll be there to support you throughout the session. You can view more of our work and experience here and here.
At the end you will have an amazing Christmas Decoration creation that you can hang on the Christmas Tree, attach it to gift packaging, or give it to someone as a gift as we will gift wrap it for you!
What will happen in the Workshop?
- Hand Paint 3 porcelain Christmas decorations of your choice. Select from Gingerbread men, Rain dear, Star, dog bone and a surprise shape!
- Ceramic paints and brushes provided. (Inspiration images will be provided if you need some guidance)
- Once finished I will take the Christmas Decorations back to my studio to apply a clear glaze and fire in the kiln.
- Everything is included in the price apart from shipping if you need it.
Refreshments
- You will have access to the cafe! Choose from drinks, cakes, mince pies and hot food to uplift you into the festive spirit.
Collection of your Christmas Decorations
- Once your Christmas decorations is glazed and fired, I will contact you to arrange collection. (Decorations will be finished before Christmas!)
- You can either pick it up at Congars Cafe, or I can ship it to you for £3.50 (UK standard 2nd class). Shipping is optional."
- Finished Christmas decorations includes gift packaging seen in the picture!
Who is the Workshop for?
- Whether you’re an adult or child. Anyone can join. If under 12 please come accompanied with an adult. Bring your family along for a creative and fun-filled experience.
What time is the Workshop? How long is it? When does it Start?
- Friday 6th December. 2-4pm (2 hours)
Where is the Workshop?
- Congars Cafe: 1 Broad St, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5DG
How do I purchase a Ticket?
- You are welcome to purchase a Ticket Here by selecting the (add to cart button) to complete your checkout.
- Ticket price is for hand painting 3 Christmas Decorations.
- Don’t miss out on our Early Bird offer £20—book by Saturday 30th November to save £5! From Sunday 1st December each ticket will cost £25
- Event Capacity: 15 Tickets Available to keep the workshop focused on helping you.
Testimonials
What participants have said about past workshops:
Paint your own handmade porcelain Christmas Decoration workshop, November 16th, The Note Warehouse, Yatton.
“I really enjoyed the workshop, very relaxing and friendly. A great venue with a lovely cafe” Alison.
Paint your own handmade porcelain Christmas Decoration workshop, November 16th, The Note Warehouse, Yatton.
“My daughter and her friends enjoyed expressing their creative ability’s & ideas through your Christmas decoration workshop” Mary
Paint your own handmade wheel thrown pottery mug workshop. The Note Warehouse, Yatton. October 2024.
"Perfect as is". Ruth
- You can find out more about Martin previous workshop experience here.
Q&A
Workshop
- I have never painted a porcelain Christmas decoration, will you provide any guidance? Myself and Wen-Hsi are here to help you, we will also provide inspiration imagery. You can also check out this Blog post for inspiration Here.
- Do I need to bring anything? You don't need to bring anything. Just make sure you are wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty. There will be facilitates were you can wash your hands.
Tickets
- Do I need to pre book a session or can I just turn up? Ideally this workshop works on a pre booking basis. This is because we have booked the space and we need to be able to plan and offer a high quality activity and to make sure we have enough materials and resources for everyone.
- I purchased a ticket, What happens Next? You will receive an email notification of your purchase. Please bring this to the event to enter!
- Will the Tickets remain on sale on December 6th? Tickets will remain on sale till Friday 6th of December up to the beginning of the event if still available. The ticket price will be £25 at that time.
- Do you offer workshops for Party's and other Events? If you would like us to help you with an event feel free to contact me Here. Happy to help.
Transport
- I don't live close to the event, Is there a place I can stay? If you would like to stay in the area for the duration there is The Congresbury Arms and the The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
- I have a car, were should I park? Parking available in Yatton Train Station, Bristol Road, Cadbury Garden Centre, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and other doted around event.
- Can I get there by train. Yes you can! Take the train to Yatton Train Station. You can get a direct train from Bristol Temple Meads, Bedminster even London! Other trains run further afield. (42 minute walk from the station)
- Can I get their by Bus? There is the A3, X1, X5.
Refunds
- I purchased a ticket but would now like a refund? I can refund you the full ticket price if you need to cancel. However no refunds will be made from the 22nd of November.
Other Notes
- If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to me Here
- Please note images give an example of what to expect.
We hope to see you there and have a creative day.
Martin studied his MA in ceramics at Cardiff School of art and design in 2012. He has been making ceramic sculpture and paintings professional for the past 7 yeas. A lot of his ceramic process starts on the potters wheel so he has also many years of experience of using this tool and colour application.
He is a member of the UNESCO-International Academy of Ceramics IAC. His ceramic sculpture and paintings has been exhibited around the world such as Italy, France, Germany, South Korea, Australia and Switzerland. His ceramic sculpture is in public collections internationally such as the International Ceramics Studio Kecskemét Hungary, Ariana Museum Geneva Switzerland and The National Museum of Slovenia. You are welcome to view his CV Here |
WEN-HSI 文曦 Harman (1984-) was born in Taipei, Taiwan and is a ceramic artist currently living and working in Somerset, United Kingdom.
She studied her MA in Contemporary Crafts (Ceramics) at the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, UK (2010). She also is the member of the UNESCO-International Academy of Ceramics IAC and Royal Society of Sculptors (MRSS). Her work is also in the public collections such as the International Ceramics Museum Foundation of Faenza, Italy (2022). The Compass Centre, Bristol, UK (2017). The Fule International Ceramic Art Museum in China (2016).The New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum in Taiwan (2016).The Ceramic Foundation in South Korea (2015). You are welcome to view her CV Here |
