In this four-hour workshop, you will learn how to design, sculpt, and create your own gnome ornament.
Guided by ceramic artist Marian Marcatili, you will learn new claywork techniques, including stencilling, moulding, and shaping.
By the end of this workshop, you will have your own set of gnomes—perfect for a unique, personalized gift, for your home, or for a very special Christmas display!
Bookings are essential. The cost includes clay, sculpting tools, and glaze. Marian will then personally glaze and fire your creations. Once the works have been fired, participants can pick up their works at a later date from Sugar Valley Library Museum.
The workshop will be paired with fresh juice, coffee, tea, and light snacks.
This event is suitable for ages 16 and up; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost and inclusions
- Regular: $85 per person
- Lake Mac Arts members: $76.50 per person
Tickets include the cost of clay, sculpting tools, and glaze.
Fresh juice, coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided.
Location
The Sugar Valley Library Museum is located at the Cameron Park Plaza Shopping complex. There is dedicated Museum parking and accessible parking available adjacent to the building. The venue has no steps and has accessible bathrooms. The venue is easily accessed by public buses.
About the Artist
Marian Marcatili is a practicing ceramic artist exploring various forms of the art in response to the natural beauty of the environment and surrounds of Lake Macquarie. After relocating from Sydney in 2013, Marian’s works have been inspired by the environment of the lake and bushland that surrounds her, which she embraces and incorporates into her works, to create a sense of place and identity. Working mainly in porcelain Marian is currently exploring surface textures that are inspired by locally found plant species or the fluid nature of the lake itself.
Although all best efforts are made to ensure works remain intact, please note that sometimes clay items do not survive the firing process.
Additional information
This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.
Please note there is no need to print your tickets off for this event, the staff can provide electronic check upon entry.