Mudbelly Ceramics: Angels at Spike Island
About this event
This hands-on Mudbelly Ceramics workshop for Black people is led by artist Phoebe Collings-James and inspired by Spike Island exhibiting artist Beverly Buchanan's angels. Buchanan frequently drew and constructed paper angels during her years in Athens, Georgia. Navigating chronic illness and disability, she turned to these figures both as a comforting ritual and as a way to forge connections with her community. Rather than keeping the angel drawings solely as private totems, Buchanan made prints of her original drawings into a proliferation of cut-outs and postcards, including her famous Hospital Gown Angel. Reflecting on the series of angel works created by Buchanan, participants will explore themes of personal protection and spiritual resilience, using clay and hand building techniques to sculpt their own angels. Please note: This workshop is exclusively for Black people. The session is targeted at adults, however, Mudbelly and Spike Island aim to cultivate an environment of care and connection, so if participants feel their child would particularly benefit from this environment or if they need to bring them in order to access this workshop, they are welcome to do so. Participant
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Start time
- 12:00
Getting there & venue info
Spike Island, See venue website, Bristol .
Good to know
What time does Mudbelly Ceramics: Angels at Spike Island start?
Mudbelly Ceramics: Angels at Spike Island is on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at Spike Island, Bristol. The listed start time is 12:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Mudbelly Ceramics: Angels at Spike Island?
Official set times for Mudbelly Ceramics: Angels at Spike Island haven't been published. The listed start is 12:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is Spike Island?
Spike Island is at See venue website, , Bristol.
