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Dragon Designs: Clay Workshop at the pop-up art gallery in Ankerside Shopping Centre

Saturday 19 September, 10am - 2pm. FREE drop-in event. No pre-booking required.

Join Tamworth Castle at the Pop Up Art Gallery for a free Heritage Open Days event exploring the story of Gibbs & Canning, a historic Tamworth ceramics manufacturer, through hands-on creativity and original museum objects.

Throughout the day, local artist Emma Haywood-Curzon will lead short, (approximately 30-minutes) drop-in clay sessions, where visitors can create their own dragon-inspired clay keepsake to take home.

The workshop takes inspiration from a striking Victorian dragon vase on display in the Pop Up Museum exhibition.

No experience is needed, making it a great activity for beginners, families and anyone who enjoys getting creative.

As you get creative, discover the story of Gibbs & Canning, a historic Tamworth ceramics manufacturer. Inspired by this year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, you'll also be able to see original Gibbs & Canning ceramic pieces, historic photographs and displays that reveal how the company helped shape Tamworth's industrial and ceramic heritage.

Enjoyed getting creative? Find out how you can get involved in future heritage craft workshops and creative activities with Tamworth Castle, including the fortnightly Castle Craft Group, which meets at the Pop Up Museum & Art Gallery. The clay workshop is open to adults and children aged 6+. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.