Un-Bee-lievably Useful: Personalizing Your Herb Garden
Instructor: Linnie Hall
What to Expect
This 3 hour standalone workshop is all about play and utility. You will learn to roll out slabs and manipulate clay into small, purposeful forms using templates and hand shaping. The instructor will guide you through adding textures that are both beautiful and functional for thirsty bees, as well as techniques for lettering and stamping your herb markers.
Your finished pieces will be kiln fired by the instructor after the workshop. We will coordinate a later date for you to return and pick up your completed work.
Skills You’ll Acquire
- Slab Construction: Rolling and cutting clay to create uniform, durable garden stakes.
- Pinching and Texturing: Shaping small vessels (bee cups) with specific textures for pollinators.
- Lettering and Stamping: Using tools to cleanly label herb markers for your favorite plants.
- Functional Design: Understanding how to build small scale pieces for outdoor or indoor plant use.
What’s Provided
- All clay and specialized garden templates.
- Lettering stamps and texturing tools.
- Instructor demonstrations and guided hand shaping practice.
Who Should Attend
Perfect for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone new to clay. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to get your hands dirty! Ages 18+.
Prerequisites and Safety Information
None. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy and closed toe shoes.
770 Chapel, Street
Classroom on First Floor
New Have, CT 06510
United States
| Standard Ticket | $55.00 |
| MakeHaven Members | $47.00 |
Instructor or Event Lead
Linnie Hall
she/herAreas: Ceramics & Pottery
Need Based Workshop Price Adjustment
MakeHaven offers a price reduction for individuals who are below a threshold income level.
You can apply at: Workshop Price Reduction Request.
Notices
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Accessibility
Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.