Pumpkin Pottery - 8 to 16 year olds

Create your own mini pumpkin sculpture!

Helen and her team of potters are looking forward to introducing kids to fun play with clay! In a relaxed environment, they will show the kids how to make pumpkins that they can paint, carve into and personalise. There are various techniques for making pumpkins so we can find one suitable for all ages. Care givers are encouraged to get involved and have fun with the kids!

This 1 hour workshop includes:

• Expert tuition and guidance towards creating your own beautiful pumpkin sculpture!
• All materials and tools provided
• Working in a group of up to 10 children
• A maximum of 1 adult must accompany each child
• Clay sculptures will be glazed and fired for collection in approximately 6 weeks
• Hot drinks and refreshments.
• For children aged 8 to 16 years old inclusive*. Click here to book for younger children.

All proceeds will be donated to Grounded Community.

*If you would like a younger sibling to join your 8 to 16 year old, you may book them onto this session too. Or check out our sessions for 5 - 9 year olds. Please book a ticket for each child who is attending.

This workshop is facilitated by Helen, experienced potter, pottery teacher and owner of Helen Walker Ceramics

Please note we are a non-smoking, alcohol-free, no dogs site.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does it cost?

• Helen is kindly donating her time and skills to raise money for Grounded Community. After covering material costs, all proceeds will be donated to the charity.
• Full price tickets cost £20 per child (aged 8 to 16)*
• Discounted tickets for regular Grounded volunteers and lower earners (on salaries below the Real Living Wage of £26k) cost £15 per child.
• *Friends of Grounded can use their exclusive discount code and enjoy a 25% discount on the total ticket cost. Or if you haven't joined, click here to join the Friends of Grounded and obtain your discount code, which can be used straight away.

Do I need to accompany my child?

• 1 adult should accompany each child who attends. Care givers are encouraged to get involved too!
• An adult's-only pumpkin pottery workshops is running in the afternoon. CLICK HERE for more information.

Can I bring my dog(s)?

• We are a 'no dogs' site. Unfortunately this also applies to very well-behaved ones too.
• We are a safe space for several adults and children with anxiety issues around dogs. Also we look after rescue chickens who are distressed by their presence.

What should I bring?

• Wear old clothes appropriate for working with clay in our outdoor classroom. Warm layers are advised as it can get chilly.

What if I need to cancel?

• If something comes up and you can no longer make it, please tell us by replying to your booking confirmation email. Then we can let those people on the waiting list know that a space has come up. Thank you!
• Unfortunately we are not able to refund ticket costs on cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event. If you cancel before this time, please let us know if you would like a) your ticket cost to be donated to our charity to provide discounted/free spaces for disadvantaged communities to attend our workshops, b) your ticket to be transferred to a future available date on this workshop, or c) a refund to your account, minus processing fees.

How do I get there and where can I park?

If it's your first visit then please give yourself a bit of extra time to find us...We are tucked away in a corner of St Clements Churchyard, St Clements Road, Boscombe. (On Sat Navs, use BH1 4DJ). Our gate is in the churchyard. Walk towards the church along the path leading from Knole Road and our gate is on your right. Unfortunately there is no visitor parking allowed in the churchyard but there is some on-street parking available on Knole Road and the surrounding streets.