About this Event
Join local artist Lucy Dean-Moore for a cosy afternoon of hands-on crafting. You'll make a handmade hanging decoration inspired by Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that inspired Halloween, and take it home to dress your door, window or mantel.
What you'll make:
A one-of-a-kind hanging decoration with clay discs and dried herbs and plants, ready to hang by your front door, in a window, over a fireplace, or anywhere that needs a little autumn magic.
In the workshop, you will:
- Stamp 2 clay discs with leaves, botanical textures and symbols, then take them home to dry
- Paint 2 ready-made dried clay discs (prepared for you in advance) with acrylics, learning simple techniques to bring out botanical textures
- Choose your plants and herbs from a selection traditionally linked with Samhain, such as rosemary and sage, and discover a little of the folklore behind them
- Bring it all together with ribbon and twine into a finished piece to take home
No experience needed. This is a relaxed, friendly afternoon suitable for all levels. There's no right or wrong, and every piece turns out different.
Good to know:
Included: all materials, tutor guidance
Small Group size: 10 people
What to wear: something you don't mind getting a little clay and paint on
Venue location: please be aware that the session takes place indoors, up a flight of stairs.
Refreshments: drinks can be purchased at the venue before the session begins and during a mid-session break.
Who it's for:
Anyone who loves autumn, Halloween, seasonal crafts or a creative afternoon trying something new.
Spaces are limited, so book early and make something to welcome the season.
Part of the Samhain Festival by Arkane Collective:
This workshop is part of the Samhain Festival, presented by Arkane Collective. Over the weekend, the festival includes:
- Creative workshops
- A free art exhibition at The Old Glossop Scout Hut
- A performance evening at Distant Hills
For full details and tickets, visit Instagram @arkane.collective or email [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Distant Hills Brewing, Hope Street, Glossop, United Kingdom
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