Learn about Pottery Fragments in Archaeology, Create Watercolour Paint with Earth Pigments and Explore the Connections Between Both.

Following the journey of pottery finds from discovery to museum display, this course will explore the deep connections between pottery and paint made from the earth.

We will meet experts on pottery finds, environmental archaeology, and archaeological illustration. Alongside this, we will experiment, make and create with watercolour paint using artists earth pigments and with sources of pigment foraged from the local environment.

Course Access Information:

Sessions include gentle walking and time outdoors, exploring areas local to the venue. The terrain is flat and suitable for wheelchair users and those using wheeled walking aids designed for outdoor use. Activities outside will last around 1–2 hours at a relaxed pace. Some tasks may involve using your hands for fine motor activities, sustaining light upper-body effort and involve brief louder noises (for example striking rocks to make pigments)

Course Schedule:

Welcome Session
Date: 03 September
Time: 1:30 – 2:30PM
Details: Meet the team and artist, learn about the course and connect with other participants. This is a shorter session to kick off the course.

Creative Sessions
Dates: Every Thursday from 10 September – 29 October
Time: 1:30 – 4:00PM
Details: 8 creative sessions in total.

Reflection and Celebration Session
Date: 5 November
Time: 1:30 – 3:00PM
Details: A chance to reflect on the course and celebrate achievements together.

What’s it all about?

Our creative courses are for people living in Salisbury specifically within the SP1 – SP5 postcodes and are ideally suited to those with low to medium mental health needs– like anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, and feelings of social isolation.

The courses and support offered are designed for those looking to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing, connect with others, meet new people in a safe and supportive environment, explore new creative skills or learn more about local heritage and culture.

Well-City Salisbury primarily uses a social prescribing model where participants are referred/signposted onto a course by their GP practice, support organisations or school wellbeing team, for example. However, we also welcome self-referrals if that route doesn’t work for people and where they currently are on their wellbeing journey. Both referral routes require completing a referral form which can be found below.

This course is free to attend, available for adults 20+, all materials and refreshments are provided.