Creative Workshop: Roman Pottery
Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 10:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:30
National Museum of Scotland
Tickets £50, Members and concessions available.
About Creative Workshop: Roman Pottery
Have a go at Roman pottery making, inspired by our current exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire.
The key to Roman pottery making was teamwork and in this workshop you will become one of the most important members of that team.
Master potter and ancient pottery specialist Graham Taylor will guide you step by step as you learn the skills and techniques of ancient Roman Pottery making and decorating. Then, working with a pot fresh from Graham's wheel, you will create your own replica pot that will be taken back to the Potted History workshop, fired, and returned to you.
Good to know
- No prior knowledge or experience of pottery making is required
- Please meet at the Entrance Hall information desk 10 minutes before your workshop is due to start
- Please note that separate tickets are required for each workshop you wish to attend.
Workshop information
Morning workshop: Inveresk pot making
Time: 10:30-13:00
Make a pot inspired by those found at the 2nd century AD Roman fort at Inveresk in Musselburgh.
Afternoon workshop: Roman head pot making
Time: 14:00-16:30
Make a Roman head pot (sometimes also known as a face pot) inspired by those widely used throughout Roman Britain.
Ticketing information
Ticket prices
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £50 |
| Concessions (students, disabled, Young Scot, unemployed) | £45 |
| Members | £45 |
| Over 65s | £45 |
Ticketing terms and conditions
National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.
About the artist
Graham Taylor is a master potter with over 30 years of experience. He runs Potted History with his daughter, Sarah Lord. Together they specialise in making museum-quality ceramic replicas, from the Palaeolithic to Medieval period. Graham uses traditional techniques and materials, ensuring his work is authentic and helps bring the past to life.
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