Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall

duration: 1.5 Hours
meeting_point: Drayton Hall
description: Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall

Discover Charleston’s rich past and bring home a timeless keepsake at Drayton Hall’s Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop, a unique 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 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 tile painting workshop led by Janette Wall of Carolina Creamware. You’ll design and paint your own blue and white tile using traditional techniques and personal flair.

Date & Time: April 18, 2026
Location: Drayton Hall
Tickets:$85 General Admission $75/Friends of Drayton Hall
Advance registration required. Space is limited.

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 tile, glazed, kiln-fired, and shipped directly to you.
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.