The cool thing about creating Christmas ornaments with process art is that it allows you and your artists to focus on the experience rather than the final product. That means there’s no need for kids to stress over precision or complicated steps. Instead, process art allows them to enjoy the, ahem, process and create for the fun of it.
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Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Pottery Painting and Christmas Crafts Event! Join us for a day of festive fun as we bring out your inner artist and spread the holiday cheer.
Pottery Painting:
Unleash your creativity as you paint your very own Christmas-themed pottery. These make great personalised gifts or add a touch of holiday magic to your home decor.
Gingerbread Decorating:
Indulge your sweet tooth and get crafty with our gingerbread decorating station. Create your delicious masterpiece with icing, sprinkles, and candy toppings. It’s a tasty and artistic delight for all ages!
Festive Craft Stations:
Explore a variety of craft stations featuring holiday-themed projects. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Our Cafe Will Be Open:
Take a break from all the creative excitement and visit our cafe for a warm cup of cocoa, or some delightful holiday treats. It’s the perfect place to relax and recharge while enjoying the cosy ambience of the season.
Bring your family and friends to our Christmas Pottery Painting and Christmas Crafts Event, where memories and masterpieces are made. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with creativity, laughter, and the joy of the holidays. See you there!
Two sessions available
*Paint and ceramic included
*Please note: Aprons are not supplied. We would recommend bringing your own or wearing clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
*Parent/ Carer supervision required
*Please be aware wet pottery items may need to be left with us to dry.
Process Art Christmas Ornaments
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Ready to get started with these process art Christmas ornaments? Here are the supplies you need to have on hand.
- Wooden ornaments
- Assorted craft paints (We used traditional Christmas colors.)
- Salad spinner with lid
- Mod Podge
- Old paint brush or sponge brush to use with Mod Podge
- Ribbon, twine, or ornament hooks
If you’re a little hesitant to use your salad spinner for a paint project, don’t sweat it. The craft paint comes out of all those nooks and crannies more easily than you might think.
Also, you don’t have to miss out on our Christmas-themed process art if you don’t have a salad spinner on hand. In fact, you could use the supplies mentioned above along with our Jackson Pollock drip painting project to achieve similar results.
Step 1 – Paint the first side.
Begin the project by placing your wooden ornament in the salad spinner basket and drizzling some paint onto the ornament. Then lock the salad spinner lid in place and spin for at least 30 seconds.
Open the salad spinner and repeat this process again after adding paint to the exposed spots on the first side of the ornament. Lock the lid in place and spin as desired. When you finish painting the first side, place it in a safe place to dry before moving on to the other side.
Step 2 – Flip and repeat.
Continue the painting process, color by color, on the unpainted side of the ornament. When you’ve achieved your desired coverage and design, place it in a safe place to dry completely.
When both sides of the ornament are completely dry, seal the ornaments by “painting” them with a layer of Mod Podge. Allow the sealant to dry and then add ribbon or ornament hook. After that, you’re ready to display and enjoy your process art Christmas ornaments.
Remember, we LOVE seeing your art! Don’t forget to share your completed ornaments with us by posting in the Masterpiece Society Facebook Group or by tagging us on Instagram.
Looking for more Christmas-themed art inspiration? Between these Joy to the World Ornaments, this A Christmas Carol LiterARTure project, and our Winter Wonderland Mixed Media Workshop, you’ll have plenty of art fun to enjoy this holiday season!
