School Ceramic Workshops
I Bring Creativity and Career Inspiration to Your School
Looking for a curriculum-linked workshop that combines hands-on art with careers education? I’m Carolyn Clayton, an artist ceramicist based in Shropshire, and I travel to schools across the UK to deliver engaging ceramics workshops. Ideally I suggest offering two 2-hour sessions, each for up to 50 students, starting with a presentation about my journey as a ceramicist, followed by pottery and soft skills activities, perfect for Key Stage 3 and 4 students. With 100% positive feedback from schools, my workshops motivate and empower students.
Why Book My School Workshop?
- Aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks: My workshops meet Benchmarks 4 (curriculum to careers) and 7 (employer encounters), supporting careers education.
- Hands-On Pottery: I guide students to create clay pieces, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Soft Skills Focus: I design activities to build communication, teamwork, resilience, and confidence.
- Inspirational Career Talks: I share my personal story, encouraging students to explore creative careers.
- Curriculum-Linked: My workshops support Art & Design and PSHE curricula, ideal for enrichment activities.
What’s Included in My Full-Day Workshop?
My full-day workshop serves up to 60 students across two 2-hour sessions (30 students per session) and includes:
- Personal Presentation: I start each session with a talk about my life and career as a ceramicist, inspiring students to pursue their passions.
- Interactive Ceramics Session: I teach hand-building and sculpting with clay.
Soft Skills Activities: I lead group tasks to develop leadership and emotional intelligence. - Flexible Format: I can adjust session lengths or structure (e.g., shorter sessions for smaller groups) to suit your school’s needs.
- Materials: If your school has a kiln room and ceramics program, you can provide the clay. For schools without a pottery room or kiln, I supply high-quality air-drying clay, the best stuff for easy, mess-free creations.
Benefits: Your students will discover creative career pathways, gain employability skills, and leave inspired.
Pricing
Full-Day Workshop (two 2-hour sessions, up to 100 students total): £400
- Includes my presentation, hands-on ceramics, and soft skills activities for two groups of up to 50 students.
- Materials: Additional £2–£5 per student, depending on requirements (negotiable).
- Travel: Free within 20 miles of Shropshire. UK-wide travel negotiable based on distance.
- Multi-booking discount: 10% off for 2+ workshops.
Contact me to discuss your budget or customize your workshop!
Book Me for Schools in Shropshire and Beyond
I bring my unique ceramics and careers workshop to your school, perfect for Shropshire and available UK-wide. Ideal for careers days, art enrichment, or PSHE programs.
This young chap did a couple of sessions and really enjoyed it. He made a great Daisy Lady. In the photo you can see it has a brace (clay holding he head up). This will be removed before firing.
