Adult Craft Workshops
Give yourself, friends or family the chance to get hands-on and have a go at a traditional craft at Ironbridge Valley of Invention.
China painting for beginners WORKSHOP
8 June & 19 October 2025
Coalport China Museum
Take inspiration from the beautiful china examples on display in the museum before discovering the art of china painting.
beginner's introduction to handbuilding in clay WORKSHOP
15 June 2025
Coalport China Museum
Join us for this fun introduction to handbuilding in clay. You will learn the basics of pinch pots, slab pots and coil pots before creating your own clay items.
fired up - the raku experience
28 June & 28 September 2025
Coalport China Museum
Led by Mike from Wenlock Pottery, you will learn this exciting and unpredictable ceramic technique that has been used for centuries before having a go for yourself.
Clay pipe making WORKSHOP
13 September 2025
Coalport China Museum
During this workshop led by heritage pipe maker James Ashwell, you will have a go at making clay pipes in a range of styles and shapes.
harvest green man WORKSHOP
21 September & 20 October 2025
Coalport China Museum
Make your own Green Man from clay, drawing inspiration from different cultural depictions of this traditional figure.
ceramic harvest workshop
5 October 2025
Coalport China Museum
Take inspiration from the harvest season and rustle up your own beautiful hand-built clay pieces in this new workshop.
mexican inspired ceramics workshop
2 November 2025
Coalport China Museum
Take inspiration from beautiful Mexican ceramics and create miniature decorative displays called 'nichos' and sacred heart ornaments.
CHRISTMAS MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
30 November 2025
Coalport China Museum
Discover an exciting new way to make your own Christmas cards, gift tags and wrapping paper using mixed media under the guidance of a local artist.
CHRISTMAS CERAMICS workshop
9 November & 16 November 2025
Coalport China Museum
Have yourself a merry crafting Christmas! From baubles and gingerbread houses to Santas and snowmen, create festive decorations perfect for decorating your home or gifting to that special someone.