FREE
Friday 27 March, 10am-12pm
Face and Jar (Sold Out)
Led by artist Xin Chen, this hands-on workshop takes inspiration from the 17th-century Bellarmine jar discovered during archaeological excavations at the National Justice Museum site.
These salt-glazed stoneware vessels, often featuring the bearded face of a man, once held beer or wine and carried both practical and mythical meanings.
Using air-dry clay and the coiling technique, participants will create their own small versions of Bellarmine jars, reimagining the expressive face with a personal interpretation.
The session encourages playful engagement with material and history, tracing connections between everyday objects and cultural memory.
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.
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Crime Club: Victorian Criminal Mastermind - Sold Out
Friday 27 March, 10am-12pm
Face and Jar - Sold Out
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