With Instructor Monika Burrell - no previous clay experience is necessary Using leaves, berries, pine needles and other natural objects we can leave delicate impressions in clay that are highlighted by underglaze and glaze. We will have a vast selection of natural items from the gardens but, bringing leaves or boughs that are meaningful to you give the projects personal value. The ornaments will be hollow disc shapes and decorated on both sides. Small bits of clay are added into the ornaments to make them sound delightfully pleasing when shaken. Stamping words and dates into the clay can customize your ornaments. I will have all the tools, moulds, stamps and clay to complete our projects. The completed ornaments that have been fired in my kiln will be returned approximately 3 weeks after the workshop. Your finished ornaments will be both Christmas tree decorations and musical sound shakers. For this workshop please bring A small water container ( like a recycled yogurt container) Circle cookie cutters if you have some An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty A hand towel A large sponge for clean up Optional, something from your own garden that you would like to press into the clay