Art School: Day of the Dead Calaveras Clay Sculpting Workshop
Get creative this Halloween with a fun, hands-on evening of clay!
You’ll hand-build your very own skull, then bring it to life with colourful slips and underglazes. Take inspiration from the vibrant patterns of Día de los Muertos, or create a design that’s completely your own.
No experience necessary — just come along, get your hands dirty and have some fun!
Your finished skull will be fired in the kiln and ready for you to collect in time for Halloween.
Dates & course duration
Saturday 10th October 2026, 9.00am-12.00pm.
Entry requirements
No experience necessary — just come along, get your hands dirty and have some fun!
Course units
Get creative this Halloween with a fun, hands-on evening of clay!
You’ll hand-build your very own skull, then bring it to life with colourful slips and underglazes. Take inspiration from the vibrant patterns of Día de los Muertos, or create a design that’s completely your own.
No experience necessary — just come along, get your hands dirty and have some fun!
Your finished skull will be fired in the kiln and ready for you to collect in time for Halloween.
Assessments
N/A
Course fees
£40
Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Study methods
Students will learn in a friendly and professional workshop environment with all appropriate health and safety provision.
Facilities
As well as specialist creative and art facilities, students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
Additional costs
All materials are provided for you to complete the course.
Course progression
Completion of this course could lead you to progress onto one of our other York School of art courses.
Career progression
N/A
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