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Memory of Clay

A sensorial exploration of the Conservatory

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Barbican Conservatory

Join artist Paola Bascón to this sound and clay workshop inspired by the nature of the conservatory.

In this clay workshop, you're invited to immerse yourself in a sensorial exploration of the mineral and plant world. An audio guide will introduce you to the ancient origins of pottery, where we'll explore simple clay hand-building techniques. In collaboration with the Barbican Conservatory team, you will learn about the surroundings and take inspiration from different plants to create clay vessels. 

Reflecting on the interplay between the human, plant, and mineral worlds, it's a hands-on exploration!

Paola Bascón is a multidisciplinary artist working between London, Berlin and La Paz. Paola's artistic research deals with oral storytelling traditions, colonial history and understanding nature. Her practice engages in somatic and object-based sensorial explorations. 

 

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Conservatory

Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.

From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.