Winter Camp 2026 (4 to 6 years): Clay Calendar

This creative and hands-on workshop invites young makers to explore clay, sculpture, and functional design by creating their own handmade calendar. Using air-dry clay, participants will shape and decorate a calendar base and create individual number and month pieces that can be rearranged to display different dates throughout the year. Children will experiment with colour, texture, patterns, and decorative details while learning how to combine creativity with practical design. Through guided making, participants will transform clay into a playful and functional artwork that can be used and enjoyed all year round.

Why Choose This Workshop

It combines clay sculpting, painting, and functional design in an engaging creative project. It encourages children to think about how an artwork can be both decorative and practical. Each participant creates a personalised calendar that can be displayed and used throughout the year.

What Participants Will Learn

Basic clay-building and shaping techniques for creating small three-dimensional forms. How to use colour, texture, patterns, and decorative details to personalise their work. How to consider function, arrangement, and composition when designing a practical handmade object.

Meals
A daily meal will be provided for all participants throughout the Winter Camp.