CRAFTY retirees in Worcester have been channeling their inner potters for some creative food and drink-themed heritage activities.
Residents at Meadow Court retirement living village took part in a ten week course, run by the Museum of Royal Worcester.
They used clay hand building techniques to create dishes and look at how the shape of ceramics changed with fashion trends. In the final session they got to visit the museum for a guided tour.
The initiative was made possible by funding from the National Heritage Lottery Funding.
Kate Travers, director of The Museum of Royal Worcester said: “We were absolutely delighted to partner with Platform to deliver such a worthwhile project. It is always so rewarding to deliver museum projects outside of our four walls and to broaden our engagement. We would like to thank all those who helped make them possible – and look forward to delivering many more in the future!”
Over the last three years, the museum has delivered nine similar free courses for Platform residents across Worcester. The sessions involved former Royal Worcester employees, including painter Jim Skerrett who came along to exchange skills and share memories of factory life.
