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EventbriteSaturday 30th May 2026
11am-12:30pm and 2pm-3:30pm (please book the session you require)
Family Session
£5 deposit per family of 4 required. (Adults must accompany children)
Please note: A small deposit is required to secure your space in the workshop. This deposit can be refunded on the day after attending the workshop or kindly left as a donation to Mission Gallery to support our programme.
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These workshops are part of the project ‘Our voice through making, Ein llais trwy creu’ which is kindly funded by the Ashley Family Foundation with in kind support from Mission Gallery. With a strong outreach focus these workshops aim to connect the local community with two young female artists in Wales, Bonnie Grace and Safiyyah Altaf.
Artist bio
Bonnie Grace is a multidisciplinary artist; working in ceramics, drawing, textiles, and printmaking. Her work is rooted in the domestic and the decorative, revolving around antiques. Bonnie uses continuous line drawings to start each project as a way to distance herself from the objects in order to dissect, explore, and translate them into something more. Working on paper allows for a sense of freedom , a space where ideas can be tested, reworked, and allowed to evolve. Her ceramics are a personal take on commemorative ware and traditional British ceramics. When working with clay, she struggles to think in 3D. From her line drawings, she uses slabs of clay as if they were paper, creating 2D yet 3D forms.
This workshop explores the world of ceramics, without the use of clay. Beginning with short, playful mark-making and drawing activities , using simple continuous line techniques to explore shapes, patterns, and textures. The main focus is the creation of collaged paper jugs. Using cut-out shapes, participants will build bold forms that play with the illusion of 3D. Through layering, colour, and composition, everyone will create an expressive paper maquette of a jug to take home.
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Due to our venue’s capacity, spaces are limited. If you book onto one of our workshops we would ask you to honour your commitment to attend.
We aim for our workshops to be as accessible as possible, but would ask that you make a donation on the day if you can. Please consider contributing if you are able to support the future workshop and education programmes at Mission Gallery.
For further information please contact
Safiyyah Altaf, Outreach Creative, on 01792652016 or email Outreach@missiongallery.co.uk
Megan Leigh, Learning & Engagement Coordinator, on 01792 652016 or email megan@missiongallery.co.uk
Materials are provided, limited places, booking is essential. Please inform us of any access requirements, allergies or medical conditions.
Access is by one-step entry from pavement level through our main entrance.
The workshops will take place in the gallery and education space located on the first floor of the gallery.
Due to building limitations access to the first floor education space is via steep stairs.
Staff are on hand to provide assistance if needed.
