Important Visitor Notice

From Sunday 16 March 2025, National Glass Centre will close on Sundays.

This will bring it in line with the opening hours of other galleries and museums across the city. National Glass Centre remains open with our usual programme of exhibitions and activities Monday-Saturday.

Additionally, in line with the new opening hours, Glass Yard Café will also close on Sundays and offer a revised menu on Mondays.

Read the full statement from University of Sunderland about the planned changes:  University of Sunderland Statement

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Hands hold up a ball of clay. In the right hand there is a small brush. The clay has several holes. In the background, there are a number of school children. They have been blurred.

Children and Young People's Activities

Ceramic Animal Art

28 Feb 2025

10:00am

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Quick summary

Price
Free
Audience type
11+
Running time
10am - 3:30pm
Venue
  • National Glass Centre

Additional information

Whilst tickets are free, places are limited. To avoid disappointment, early booking is advised.

Terms and conditions 

Access information

Event description

Work with artist Michael Emmott to create ceramic animals using clay and traditional hand building techniques. Michael will guide you in the creation of your animals, teaching you how to sculpt, join and decorate them to create finished pieces.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience of working with clay. Work created will need to be fired in the kiln and collected at a later date.

As this workshop is a full day session, please feel free to bring a packed lunch with you. Food is also available to purchase from Glass Yard Café.

Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival is part of Culture Start, an exciting programme designed to help children and young people in Sunderland take part in free creative and cultural events.

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