Glasgow Willow Pattern - Making workshop

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Merchant City Festival 2026 How Does a City Host? 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 a willow-pattern-inspired 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 on 24th July. Everyone will get to make and take-home badges or jewellery as a unique 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 item 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, badge or print • 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. No previous experience required.