CRAFT ACADEMY -TERRAZZO COLOUR HALF DAY WORKSHOP with Laura Pack, Dottie & Olive - Thursday 12th March 2026 - 9.30am

Thursday 12th March 2026 - Sunday 15th March 2026

NEC, Birmingham

Join Laura founder and artist from Dottie & Olive and learn the creative and addictive art of Terrazzo. 

In this relaxed, friendly setting you’ll have fun creating either a beautiful tray or a pot to take home – no experience needed!

All tools, materials, and guidance provided – just bring along yourself and leave with a beautiful finished, handmade piece. Perfect for solo creatives or a fun activity with friends.

Under Laura’s guidance you will:

●    Learn how to measure and mix Jesmonite, a sustainable, eco-friendly material.
●    Mix and create your own custom terrazzo colour chips.
●    Cast and sand to reveal the gorgeous terrazzo design.
●    Leave with your own handmade finished piece.


Half-day Academy Masterclass tickets also include: 

A complimentary entry ticket for you to visit the main shows on Thursday afternoon, plus all equipment, materials and consumables.

Advisory Note: 
This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities 16+.


Meet the Tutor
Laura Pack

Laura Pack is the founder of Dottie and Olive and your tutor for the terrazzo workshops!

Laura is a designer-maker with a love for colour, texture, and hands-on creativity. Through Dottie and Olive, she specialises in crafting small-batch, handmade terrazzo pieces using eco-friendly Jesmonite – and loves sharing that process with others.

Her work was featured on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (2024), and she has hosted in-store pop-ups with John Lewis, as well as worked on large-scale commissions for luxury hotels, including the Montcalm in Mayfair.

Each workshop is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can learn something new, get creative, and leave with something beautiful that you made. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a creative reset, Laura will guide you step-by-step – no pressure, just play… come and have fun!

* Show times are subject to change. Please check the ICHF Events website for up to date timings.

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Join Laura founder and artist from Dottie & Olive and learn the creative and addictive art of Terrazzo. 

In this relaxed, friendly setting you’ll have fun creating either a beautiful tray or a pot to take home – no experience needed!

All tools, materials, and guidance provided – just bring along yourself and leave with a beautiful finished, handmade piece. Perfect for solo creatives or a fun activity with friends.

Under Laura’s guidance you will:

●    Learn how to measure and mix Jesmonite, a sustainable, eco-friendly material.
●    Mix and create your own custom terrazzo colour chips.
●    Cast and sand to reveal the gorgeous terrazzo design.
●    Leave with your own handmade finished piece.


Half-day Academy Masterclass tickets also include: 

A complimentary entry ticket for you to visit the main shows on Thursday afternoon, plus all equipment, materials and consumables.

Advisory Note: 
This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities 16+.


Meet the Tutor
Laura Pack

Laura Pack is the founder of Dottie and Olive and your tutor for the terrazzo workshops!

Laura is a designer-maker with a love for colour, texture, and hands-on creativity. Through Dottie and Olive, she specialises in crafting small-batch, handmade terrazzo pieces using eco-friendly Jesmonite – and loves sharing that process with others.

Her work was featured on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (2024), and she has hosted in-store pop-ups with John Lewis, as well as worked on large-scale commissions for luxury hotels, including the Montcalm in Mayfair.

Each workshop is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can learn something new, get creative, and leave with something beautiful that you made. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a creative reset, Laura will guide you step-by-step – no pressure, just play… come and have fun!