Free Majolica Makes workshops in Stoke for children this August
Stoke families can join free Majolica Makes Workshops on 12 and 26 August, from 1pm to 3pm. The sessions are designed for children aged 7 to 13 and explore the colourful Victorian pottery style known as majolica through gallery discovery and hands-on crafts.
The Visit Stoke Events listing does not name the venue or give booking, transport or accessibility information. Families considering attending should note that each workshop lasts about two hours.
Dates, times and attendance details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Majolica Makes Workshops |
| Dates | 12 August and 26 August 2026 |
| Time | 1pm–3pm |
| Cost | Free |
| Audience | Children aged 7–13 |
| Location | Stoke; venue not specified in the listing |
The workshops run during the summer holidays and offer children a route into Victorian design through objects, stories and making. Rather than presenting majolica only as something to look at, the sessions include a chance to explore items on display in the gallery and go behind the scenes in the archives.
Victorian pottery themes behind the crafts
Majolica is the focus of the programme, with each workshop using a different theme from the Victorian world. The source says children will create a new craft each week after exploring the related pottery and ideas.
The listed themes are:
- The Natural World, looking at Victorian fascination with subjects from monkeys to leaves.
- Victorian Food, centred on the unusual pottery that might have appeared on a Victorian dinner table.
- Weird and Wonderful Creatures, exploring majolica creatures from myths to monsters.
That mix gives the Majolica Makes Workshops a clear family activity format: time in the archives and gallery is paired with a practical craft session, rather than a standard tour alone.
Practical note for families in Stoke
Both confirmed dates are free to attend and run from 1pm to 3pm. The listing identifies children aged 7 to 13 as the intended audience. It does not provide a venue name, entry instructions or booking details, so those points are not confirmed in the available event information.
The 26 August session is the final confirmed date listed for this summer programme.
Source: Visit Stoke Events
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- Confirmed the listed dates: 12 August and 26 August 2026.
- Confirmed the stated time of 1pm to 3pm.
- Confirmed that admission is free.
- Confirmed the stated audience of children aged 7 to 13.
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- 2026-08-10 11:56
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