A fun 2 hours of clay creativity - squishing, squashing and stamping clay to make an underwater scene with ceramic artist Kate McMinnies.

A fun 2 hours of clay creativity - squishing, squashing and stamping clay to make an underwater scene and brilliantly bizzare clay sea monsters! This is the perfectly spooky family workshop for Halloween, with a marine twist.

Off the coast of Brighton, the quirky, pitted world of the chalk reef is bursting with texture. In this hands-on family workshop everyone will pinch, roll and shape their own sea creature and create a reef tile which will be part of a shared reef scene.

A fun session for families, ages 5+. All materials, tools and guidance included - you take your creatures and ‘reef tile’ home to air-dry.

The workshop will begin with a brief introduction to Brighton's chalk reef, the Southwick reef and some of the creatures that live there.

This will be a playful, texture-led session; no experience needed.

Each ticket includes a donation to Sussex Bay.

Meet your host: Kate McMinnies

Kate McMinnies is a contemporary ceramic artist with a dynamic sculptural practice. Rooted in the Sussex landscape, her work is an exploration of time, place and connection.

Having studied ceramics in London, Kate’s practice has seen her study at NYU, complete a residency in Maine USA, and travel to Beijing and Jingdezhen China.

Kate has exhibited in museums, galleries and public spaces, and worked with Petworth House National Trust making site specific pieces for their shop.

In the past year Kate held a successful solo show and been part of several diverse exhibitions - her pieces investigating innovative techniques and incorporating different materials.

About Sussex Bay

Sussex Bay leads incredible efforts to protect and enhance our local precious marine and coastal environments. Sussex Bay launched in Brighton in June 2024 and is co-producing a blueprint for seascape recovery over the years ahead, as they build up £50M for nature-led recovery and engage communities around their work.

About WRAP

WRAP is Brighton's flexible workspace and a growing sustainability hub.

WRAP is home to a flourishing community of incredible people and organisations working towards a better future. Through 1% initiatives, event collaborations, community projects and their pledge to Better Business, WRAP is committed to being a bold platform for positive change.

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