duration: 2 Hours
meeting_point: Drayton Hall
description: Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Ornament Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall
Discover Charleston’s rich past and bring home a timeless keepsake at Drayton Hall’s Blue & White Ornament Painting Workshop, a unique holiday experience blending history and creativity.
Join Drayton Hall Staff Archaeologist Nicole Houck and local ceramic artist Janette Wall of Carolina Creamware for a special behind-the-scenes tour and ornament painting session. Explore a curated selection of the Drayton Hall archaeological collections, and draw artistic inspiration from historic pottery fragments, decorative motifs, and Lowcountry craftsmanship.
Following the tour, enjoy a hands-on ceramic ornament painting workshop led by Janette Wall of Carolina Creamware. You’ll design and paint your own blue and white ornament using traditional techniques and personal flair.
Date & Time: October 25, 2025
Location: Drayton Hall
Tickets:$85 General Admission $75/Friends of Drayton Hall
Advance registration required. Space is limited.
Celebrate the season with art and history at Drayton Hall’s Holiday Ornament Workshop — a perfect event for Charleston locals, holiday visitors, art lovers, and history enthusiasts alike.
what_is_included: What’s Included:
Exclusive access to the archaeological collection with expert commentary.
Guided ceramic painting session with a professional Charleston ceramicist.
One custom ornament, glazed, kiln-fired, and shipped directly to you — just in time for the holidays.
what_is_not_included: A Drayton Hall house tour is not included in your ticket. If you are interested in taking a tour of Drayton Hall, you will need to purchase an Interpreter Guided House Tour ticket.
General Admission - $85.00 + tax
Friend of Drayton Hall - $75.00 + tax
DHPT members will be required to show current membership and valid ID upon entry.
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