WSClayworkers Annual Exhibition 2025 - Wayfarer Beasts Clay Workshop

Join artist Kelly Otto in her exploration of how we can slow down - and create a beast that moves at its own pace. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll dream up your own Wayfarer Beast - a creature that shuffles, slides, stomps, or drifts and travels through the mythical worlds in its own unique way. Whether it's a lumbering giant with a forest on its back, a drifting sky-whale made of clouds, or an agile wanderer collecting treasures on its journey, your beast will have a story to tell. In this workshop, you will: explore design ideas through drawing and painting, guided by Kelly’s own creative process, exploring wild shapes and features your beast may have. through clay you’ll experiment with form, texture, and detail as you bring your wayfarer creature to life in clay — making something as strange, wonderful, or quirky as you like. air-dry clay will be used so no kiln is needed.No experience needed – just imagination and a sense of fun. No boring rules - just vibes and creative freedom.

All materials supplied, you just bring the ideas.

Learn some simple sculpting tricks to bring your creature to life Take your creation home - no kiln, no stress!

Included in your ticket: All materials will be provided. All clay tools and materials. Decorative tools to make your pieces exciting. Guidance and teaching from a pottery artist. Mindful & playful time - focus on the enjoyment of creating.  New skill & inspiration. **For young people who may have sensory sensitivity an alternative clay, magic model, can be provided that leaves little to no residue on the skin. What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty or an apron. Water bottle.