We were delighted that Catherine Travis Timms offered a ceramic flower making workshop for the pupils to make gifts for Mothers’ Day. Catherine detailed that ‘the roses were made from an air dry clay – cold porcelain  – which is ideal for modelling delicate flowers. Initial, base colouring , was incorporated into the creating of each individual flower.The boys were instructed in the technique of deep colouring and shading in order to bring the roses 🌹 to life.This involved use of fine motor skills, especially when dusting the centres of each flower. Listening was important,  as the instructions could be tricky.As the boys worked, their concentration deepened, as did their appreciation of the process . Their patience and methodical application to the process was exceptional. It goes without saying that the boys wee an absolute delight to teach!’

Thank you to Catherine for such an engaging and interesting workshop which the boys thoroughly enjoyed. The feedback from Mums was that they really appreciated their unusual and beautiful gift.