FREE
Friday 1 May, 10am-12pm

Chains of Production

Inspired by the Work in Prisons exhibition (coming soon), this creative workshop invites participants to explore the past and present of prison labour through hands-on making. 

Using clay, participants will create chain links that represent connections between labour, industry, and everyday life. Drawing on historical prison work such as sewing, weaving, and manufacturing, alongside contemporary discussions around global supply chains, the workshop encourages reflection on how labour is organised and often hidden from view.

Through shaping, imprinting, and assembling their pieces, participants will consider ideas of repetition, control, and value, as well as their own place within wider systems of production and consumption. The session concludes with a collaborative installation, linking individual pieces into a collective chain. 

This workshop offers a thoughtful and accessible way to engage with complex issues around justice, work, and social systems.

About Our Make It Yours Sessions

You’re invited to drop into our Creative Courtyard and make something inspired by the museum collection.

Our creative sessions are free and open to all. Join us to make and create together and contribute to our growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all influenced by this unique museum. Register using the link below.