Join Kim from Darn It! Workshops, to create your very own christmas decorations made of Jesmontite!

Jesmonite was named material of the year 2017, have a go and see why. It’s a versatile material that will create a different decoration every time. In this session, you’ll learn how to weigh it, mix it, add colours and textural effects to create a pot unique to you.

Decorations can be made with pale pastels or vibrant colours, block colours or fantastic marbled effects. You’ll get to experiment with terrazzo chips too!

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What's Included in Your Ticket?

• All materials and equipment are included in your ticket.
• Access to the House, Grounds and Gardens including, Harewood’s Artisan Winter Market.
• A sweet treat and self-pour refreshments.

Useful Information

• Further arrival details will be emailed to all ticket holders, 1 day before the workshop date.
• Should you have any dietary requirements, please make a note at point of booking or email info@harewood.org.
• This workshop is suitable for beginners.
• Upon arrival, please park in our Main Visitor Car Park and make your way on foot to the Courtyard.

About Kim

Kim Searle graduated from the University of Huddersfield BA Textile Crafts course in 2012 after specialising in Printmaking with an emphasis on creative work within communities. Since leaving university, she’s worked on various projects with a common vein of passing on creative skills and using creativity as a way to build community, support positive mental health and bring people a lot of joy.

She works under the name Darn It! Workshops, primarily delivering creative workshops across the country to deliver creative sessions to galleries, community groups, festivals, events, creative spaces and more. She recognises that everyone learns differently and adapts teaching styles to the individual and strongly believes in the benefits of creativity for mental health. She also co-runs Thread Republic, a Textile Scrap Store and Sustainable Textile CIC based in Huddersfield.