Discover the ceramic heritage of Glasgow’s Willow Pattern

Inspired by the iconic Willow Pattern found on plates produced by Glasgow's famous Bell Pottery and recovered from a shipwreck off the coast of Arran, join us in exploring Glasgow's hidden ceramic heritage through making, conversation and creativity.

Together we will create a unique ceramic tea set and table setting by making willow-pattern-inspired clay tiles and upcycled tea service using specially designed pottery stamps and decals.

During workshops participants will help decorate a Glasgow Willow tea service that we can use to host a collective tea gathering during Merchant City Festival. Everyone will get to make and take-home a unique willow patterned inspired keepsake.

Together we'll enjoy tea, cake and conversation as we reflect on hospitality, community and the ways a city welcomes people.

Community Workshops - For all ages and Stages. 12+ people.

Come along and:

• Make a willow-pattern-inspired ceramic tile for our communal tea table

• Help create and decorate the Merchant City Festival tea service

• Make and take home your own piece of Willow Pattern jewellery

• Discover the hidden history of Glasgow's industrial pottery industry

• Hear the fascinating story of the Arran shipwreck and its #ceramic treasures

Suitable for all ages and abilities.