Material Matters: Bloom with Air Dry Clay (Hillcrest)

Material Matters: Air-Dry Clay Flowers

Presented by The Process Studio x Bits & Pieces

Create. Connect. Bloom.

Discover the joy of creating beautiful botanical sculptures from air-dry clay in this inspiring, hands-on workshop.

Whether you're an educator looking for fresh classroom ideas, an artist wanting to explore a new medium, or a creative maker eager to learn something new, this workshop will introduce you to the versatility of air-dry clay through the creation of stunning floral artworks.

Guided step-by-step, you'll learn how to shape, texture and assemble petals to create a beautiful floral arrangement on canvas board while developing practical skills and confidence with the medium.

What you'll learn:

• How to prepare, condition and work with air-dry clay
• Techniques for shaping, texturing and assembling petals on a canvas board
• Methods for creating realistic floral forms and compositions
• Finishing and presentation techniques
• Ideas for classroom projects, gifts, décor and creative applications

Included in your ticket:

• 1kg Air-Dry Clay
• All workshop materials and tools
• Hands-on instruction and demonstrations
• A curated gift bag
• Workshop notes and teaching resources
• A choice of a light meal with a drink option (Compliments of Coffee Haven)
• Entry into our lucky draw (T&Cs apply)

No previous clay experience is required.

At The Process Studio, we believe that creativity begins with process. Through our Material Matters workshop series, we invite participants to slow down, explore materials, develop new skills and reconnect with the joy of making.

Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026

Registration: 08:45

Workshop: 08:45 – 12:00

Venue: Coffee Haven (9 Old main Rd Shop 118/119 Oxford Village Hillcrest)

Presented by: The Process Studio x Bits & Pieces

Facilitated by: Xanthé Jackson (Artist, Sculptor & Qualified Visual Arts Educator)

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.