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.
Ceramic Green Goddess Workshop
9 March 2025
Coalport China Museum
Join us in our new studio to celebrate International Women's Day and create your own ceramic green goddess from high firing clay.
CERAMIC march hares WORKSHOP
23 March 2025
Coalport China Museum
Celebrate Easter by creating your own ceramic March hare from high firing clay in our new studio.
CERAMIC garden lanterns WORKSHOP
29 March 2025
Coalport China Museum
Brighten up your garden this spring with a handmade ceramic garden lantern.
mixed media WORKSHOP
6 April 2025
Coalport China Museum
Discover an exciting new way to make a piece of art in this new workshop led by local artist, Lindsay Pritchard.
CERAMIC bird bath & feeders WORKSHOP
4 May 2025
Coalport China Museum
One for our feathered friends to enjoy! Create your own ceramic bird bath and bird feeder from high firing clay.
chine COLLÉ printmaking WORKSHOP
18 May 2025
Coalport China Museum
Local printmaker and mixed media artist Jacky Fellows will lead this masterclass introducing you to the beautiful technique of Chine Collé.
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.
CHRISTMAS CERAMICS
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.