What will I learn? 

Get into the festive spirit by creating your own handmade porcelain hanging decoration! In this joyful workshop, you’ll learn hand-building techniques to shape, texture, and glaze a range of festive designs; from Christmas puddings and wreaths to robins, stars, holly, reindeer, or angels. You’ll explore how to work with porcelain, apply surface textures, and finish your piece with coloured glazes to create a unique decoration to treasure or gift. Perfect for all skill levels, this is a fun and creative way to celebrate the season.

All participants under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

What will I take away with me?

Decorations will be fired at the Hub and available for collection 2 weeks later.

Do I need to bring anything with me? 

No just bring yourself.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. All are welcome. 

About the Artist/Facilitator 

Katie Almond

Katie creates porcelain ceramics that are entirely handmade in her garden studio. Each piece becomes a canvas for decoration and collage as she carefully combines her own drawings with found vintage ephemera to produce one-off, unique works designed to adorn the home, bring joy, and spark a smile.

Her inspiration draws deeply from nostalgia, paper ephemera, vintage textiles, and a lifelong love of drawing. Fascinated by objects with history, Katie is something of a collector. Her family knows this well, with shelves in her home brimming with treasures and vintage teacups.

Recurring themes in her work include afternoon tea, the seaside, gardening, and a fondness for traditional blue and white pottery. Katie remains ever curious, always open to unexpected moments of inspiration, wherever they may appear.

Access Information - Workshop

When you enter the Hub, head to the shop reception and a Visitor Experience Assistant will be able to show you to the room.

The workshop is on the ground floor, you can see a picture of the room below.

The workshop is temperature controlled and well lit.

You are close to all toilet facilities, also on the ground floor. You will have access to two disabled toilets.

You are welcome to take drinks or snacks into the workshop if required.

If you would like to talk to a member of staff about access, please email info@hub-sleaford.org.uk or call 01529 308710.