Thursday 29th October 2026
10:00-3:00 - full day
Age 7-14
Taught by Emma Prentice
Spend a day exploring beautiful patterns, painting and golden possibilities as we discover the Japanese art of kintsugi! Traditionally, this technique repairs broken pottery using lacquer finished with powdered gold, making the joins a visible part of the object’s story. It’s a lovely starting point for exploring the idea that something doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
In this workshop, young artists will create paintings of vases and plates, cups and saucers experimenting with shapes, colour and decorative details. We’ll develop our drawing and painting skills as we fill our designs with patterns and personality, and even create our own decorated paper plates. We’ll take inspiration from the plates created for our summer exhibition this year.
Then comes a surprising part of the day! Taking inspiration from kintsugi, we’ll carefully tear our paper creations and piece them back together, highlighting the repairs with shimmering gold leaf. Each golden line will become part of a new design, transforming our artwork into something unique and full of character.
Along the way, we’ll make time to think about what embracing imperfection means to us. Through gentle conversation and creative exploration, we’ll discover how unexpected changes can lead to lovely possibilities, and practise being a little kinder to ourselves when things don’t go quite as planned.
A thoughtful, uplifting day of creativity, with plenty of freedom to experiment and memorable artworks to take home, a little reminder that there’s beauty in being perfectly imperfect!
Where will the workshops take place?
At the Beth Morris Workshops studio, The Dairy in the grounds of Insole Court, Cardiff. The children will create together around a large table.
Do they need a packed lunch and snacks?
Yes, they can sit in the workspace outside the studio, and in drier weather on the immediate paved /grassed area by the window. The tutor will be setting up for the next task at lunch so your child will need to be able to entertain themselves and chat with new friends. We cannot allow children to visit the cafe area if they are left in our care, so please supply a packed lunch, and drinks. You could also pick your child up at lunch time if you’d prefer.
Is there a discount for siblings?
Of course. If you are booking more than one child in the same household (siblings) onto a course please use the code WEAREFAMILY to take 10% off your overall in-person workshop booking. Please don’t use the code unless you are booking for siblings though. This is not a code for parents to book 2 friends on. It’s to support families with more than one child attending 😊 This code is only for children’s holiday workshops.
Do I have to adhere to the age guidelines when booking?
Yes please. I have years of teaching experience and I am the Mum of three, so I set the age limits for a reason. The tasks are age appropriate and the children / young people should all feel comfortable with their peers.
My child has additional learning needs - Is the workshop suitable?
We can not offer 1:1 support unfortunately, but if they can work semi-independently with 14 peers, they will love our fun inclusive and relaxed workshops. The tutor will make sure they understand the tasks and support them within the session. On booking, please email info@bethmorrisworkshops.co.uk with any extra information that will help us support your child so we can be fully prepared. You know your child best so please talk to us so we can help.
Does my child need to bring any materials or art supplies?
No, all materials are included in the price of the workshop, just don’t wear your best clothes!
Thursday 29th October 2026
10:00-3:00 - full day
Age 7-14
Taught by Emma Prentice
Spend a day exploring beautiful patterns, painting and golden possibilities as we discover the Japanese art of kintsugi! Traditionally, this technique repairs broken pottery using lacquer finished with powdered gold, making the joins a visible part of the object’s story. It’s a lovely starting point for exploring the idea that something doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
In this workshop, young artists will create paintings of vases and plates, cups and saucers experimenting with shapes, colour and decorative details. We’ll develop our drawing and painting skills as we fill our designs with patterns and personality, and even create our own decorated paper plates. We’ll take inspiration from the plates created for our summer exhibition this year.
Then comes a surprising part of the day! Taking inspiration from kintsugi, we’ll carefully tear our paper creations and piece them back together, highlighting the repairs with shimmering gold leaf. Each golden line will become part of a new design, transforming our artwork into something unique and full of character.
Along the way, we’ll make time to think about what embracing imperfection means to us. Through gentle conversation and creative exploration, we’ll discover how unexpected changes can lead to lovely possibilities, and practise being a little kinder to ourselves when things don’t go quite as planned.
A thoughtful, uplifting day of creativity, with plenty of freedom to experiment and memorable artworks to take home, a little reminder that there’s beauty in being perfectly imperfect!
Where will the workshops take place?
At the Beth Morris Workshops studio, The Dairy in the grounds of Insole Court, Cardiff. The children will create together around a large table.
Do they need a packed lunch and snacks?
Yes, they can sit in the workspace outside the studio, and in drier weather on the immediate paved /grassed area by the window. The tutor will be setting up for the next task at lunch so your child will need to be able to entertain themselves and chat with new friends. We cannot allow children to visit the cafe area if they are left in our care, so please supply a packed lunch, and drinks. You could also pick your child up at lunch time if you’d prefer.
Is there a discount for siblings?
Of course. If you are booking more than one child in the same household (siblings) onto a course please use the code WEAREFAMILY to take 10% off your overall in-person workshop booking. Please don’t use the code unless you are booking for siblings though. This is not a code for parents to book 2 friends on. It’s to support families with more than one child attending 😊 This code is only for children’s holiday workshops.
Do I have to adhere to the age guidelines when booking?
Yes please. I have years of teaching experience and I am the Mum of three, so I set the age limits for a reason. The tasks are age appropriate and the children / young people should all feel comfortable with their peers.
My child has additional learning needs - Is the workshop suitable?
We can not offer 1:1 support unfortunately, but if they can work semi-independently with 14 peers, they will love our fun inclusive and relaxed workshops. The tutor will make sure they understand the tasks and support them within the session. On booking, please email info@bethmorrisworkshops.co.uk with any extra information that will help us support your child so we can be fully prepared. You know your child best so please talk to us so we can help.
Does my child need to bring any materials or art supplies?
No, all materials are included in the price of the workshop, just don’t wear your best clothes!
