In this workshop participants will

1.be introduced to relief style carving techniques,

2. apply carving techniques to create surface decoration on a vessel, based on plant forms from the Australian National Botanic Gardens,

3. use plants with personal or historical significance.

Source material will be examples of dried leaves, photographs, historical information, and the Banksia Gardens just outside the workshop space. You are encourgaed to bring your own reference materials (no living or dried plants)

Pre-thrown leather hard clay vessels will be provided. All tools provided. Bring an apron or tea towel to protect clothing.

The completed carved vessels will be fired and available for collection at a later date.

Bookings open 30 Jan 2026, Limited spaces, Cost tba