Stepping Stones in Alton

ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

Come and join us on the Stepping Stones program for a chance to explore your creativity by working and playing with clay. It will be a wonderful opportunity to relax and learn new skills, while building a collection of ceramic pieces in a small friendly group.

What we will do

The course is taking place at the Curtis Museum, whilst the Allen Gallery, which is well known for its wonderful collection of ceramics from around the world, is closed for refurbishment. We will have the opportunity to look at the pottery and tile exhibitions for inspiration as we enjoy making our own collections. 

Throughout the course we will learn new skills to include:

. Slab building

. Coiling

. Decorating with underglazes

. Simple sculpting

The sessions will be flexible so that you can have fun exploring your own creativity with guidance. It is also wonderful opportunity to new make friends in a relaxed and welcoming space.

ABOUT STEPPING STONES:

The Stepping Stones programme promotes positive mental health and provides regular opportunities for young people to use creativity to build emotional resilience. The high quality programmes are delivered by professional artists and held in Hampshire Cultural Trust venues. Joining the programme will boost confidence, communication and social skills. It is fun and a great way to meet other young people in a safe and supportive space. Read more about Stepping Stones here: Stepping Stones | Hampshire Cultural Trust

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

• To be eligible for this programme participants need to be aged 10 – 16 years.
• This programme is free of charge and all materials will be provided.
• Once you have booked a space, we will email you an enrolment form. Please keep an eye on your emails.