Creative Clay workshops complete

Creative Clay Workshops in The Picture House Garden.

The next stage of the project are Pocket Potter kits, to be launched in Spring.

Creative Gunning’s two Creative Clay Workshops held on Sunday 19 and 26 April 2026 in The Picture House Garden highlighted the strength of community-led arts.  Delivered by local ceramic artist Nawsheen Hyland of Whistle & Page, the workshops brought together a multigenerational group of around 40 participants in a shared, hands-on learning environment.  The sessions were designed to support young people to step away from screens and engage in practical, creative skill-building, while also creating space for families and community members to connect across generations.

The workshops also encouraged creative expression through the use of foraged natural materials. Leaves, textures and found elements from the Garden were incorporated into the clay, strengthening participants’ connection to place while expanding their creative thinking.

“The workshops show that when people are given the opportunity, the tools and the guidance, they step into creativity with confidence. It’s about building skills, encouraging self-expression and creating shared experiences that people can take with them.” said Nawsheen.