Leighton House.

Young People (11 – 16 yrs): Clay Sgraffito with Kwame Lowe  

Visit the Arab Hall to explore its patterns, motifs and colours, then experiment with sgraffito – a technique where you scratch through layers of coloured clay slip to reveal the surface underneath and create your own designs. Explore how artists use motifs and symbols to express ideas, stories and cultural identities, and think about which patterns, shapes or symbols have meaning for you. Discover how clay changes as it dries and learn how to handle it at different stages of the creative process. Design and make your own ceramic tile to take home which will be fired by the artist and returned to Leighton House for collection.

No previous experience with clay is needed, all experience welcome. This drop off workshop is designed for young people 11 – 16 years old. All materials provided.

Kwame Lowe is a ceramic artist who specialises in wheel thrown pottery, African-inspired sculpture and combinations of the two. Kwame is a former apprentice of master potter, Chris Bramble.