A colourful collage of a community craft workshop, showing participants creating embossed metal artwork around a red-and-white checked table. Close-ups feature a woman decorating a golden sun design, a metallic bird necklace, and vibrant handmade illustrations of birds, flowers and suns.

Mexican inspired tin embossed Christmas decorations with Clair McKinney-Williams

What's On Get creative this Christmas and make beautiful, Mexican-inspired tin decorations in this hands-on workshop with Clair McKinney-Williams.Museum & Art Gallery

About Mexican inspired tin embossed Christmas decorations with Clair McKinney-Williams

Discover the art of tin embossing as you transform sheets of metal into colourful, decorative ornaments inspired by traditional Mexican folk art.

Artist Clair McKinney-Williams will guide you through each step, showing you how to create intricate embossed designs using simple techniques and provided templates.

Whether you're making something special for your Christmas tree, creating a handmade gift, or simply enjoying a relaxing creative activity, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to try something new.

We provide all materials and templates, and you'll take home up to three handmade decorations to treasure and display throughout the year.

No previous experience is needed – just bring your creativity!

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