Students will learn how the insight of two entrepreneurial individuals harnessed the skills of the local workforce and established a company with their current leading international reputation, seeing the production of large-scale and medium scale objects in clay for international markets. 

Website: https://www.darwenterracotta.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darwenterracotta

Packed lunch will be provided with vegetarian sandwiches, however, if you have specific dietary requirements you will need to bring your own lunch.  

Meet at 9.45am outside students union building, Higher Ormond Street, M15 6BR. We will travel by coach and return from the factory at 3pm. 

• Students must bring drawing equipment (pencils, sketchbook, eraser), notebook, and photography equipment (e.g. mobile phone or SLR camera) to record your visit.  
• Please wear suitable footwear for entering a working factory (no heels or open toed shoes) and for expected weather conditions.  
• This will be a walking tour in an industrial setting, including stairs.  
• If you have a PLP or other accessibility issues please contact CJ O’Neill (c.oneill@mmu.ac.uk) before Friday 10th February to discuss.

Space on this trip is limited so please ensure you sign up early to guarantee a place.