Engine House/Chimney Making Workshop

Join us to recreate some of Cornwall’s most iconic structures. In this workshop you can make either a chimney or an engine house.

You will be shown how to roll coils of clay into a chimney or roll slabs of clay to make an engine house. You will then be shown how to apply texture to your work to make it look like a stone-built structure. Once your piece is made, you will be able to decorate it with coloured slips to bring your structure to life. Don’t worry if you are new to this, you will be given guidance from our pottery instructor throughout the workshop to ensure that you create an amazing and unique piece of hand built pottery. Once dry, it will be fired in our kiln. A clear glaze will then be applied and it will be fired again ready for you to come back in to collect or have it posted to you. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try.

Equipment & materials: Clay, coloured slips and tools are provided. We recommend that you bring an apron along.

You will produce: Either an engine house or a chimney.

Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within four to six weeks. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted, please select this option when you book online.

Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.

Level: Beginners, from age 11 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Postage & packaging: £5.00 per item