{"product_id":"clay-curious-3-wk-handbuilding","title":"Clay Curious: 3 Week Handbuilding Class","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClay Curious: 3 Week Handbuilding Class\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurious about handbuilding with clay? This is for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eJoin us for a fun and beginner-friendly 3-week class where you'll learn to create functional and decorative pottery by hand. We'll explore slab-building techniques, working with templates and forms, and surface decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday July 7, 14, 21 \u003c\/strong\u003efrom\u003cstrong\u003e 6-9pm \u003c\/strong\u003ewith Sarah Shams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 163, 77);\"\u003eWhat to Expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe’ll begin by covering the fundamentals of handbuilding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kt08j0\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eWorking with slabs and templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qfpyot\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003ePlanning a successful project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qx25u2\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eUnderstanding clay thickness, structure, and attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j2jklp\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eBasic studio tools and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eTogether, we’ll start by creating a mug as a guided group project. Students are also welcome to begin planning additional simple forms using either their own ideas or Amaranth's templates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e We'll focus on construction, and adding textural elements to your pieces. Students will continue building and refining their projects with the instructor's guidance and learn some pro-tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e  In our final class, we’ll focus on finishing and decorating techniques:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"za9ra9\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eUsing underglazes and underglaze transfers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bxe7tc\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eFinal refinements and clean-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cxjauj\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003ePreparing work for firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eAll pieces will be finished with a clear glaze by our studio team after firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eThis class is designed for all skill levels, including complete beginners. Guidance will be tailored to meet you where you're at, whether this is your first time touching clay or you already have some experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eProjects will be kept manageable enough to complete within the 3-week session, with a focus on learning foundational techniques, exploring creativity, and building confidence with clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eCome solo or bring a friend!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eAnyone under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is the workshop?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 hours including clean-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAccess to tools and underglaze paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAprons (or bring your own!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGuidance from our Instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBisque and glaze firings (done by Amaranth staff)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAll pieces are finished with a clear gloss glaze (food safe!) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePieces are ready for pickup in approximately 2-4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 170, 82);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSign up\u003c\/strong\u003e online, over the phone or by visiting the studio. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are booking this class for \u003cstrong\u003eanother person\u003c\/strong\u003e, please include their name and email address in '\u003cstrong\u003e+ Add Order Notes'\u003c\/strong\u003e (from 'your cart' window). Or, send an email to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:orders.amaranthstoneware@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorders.amaranthstoneware@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA total of \u003cstrong\u003e9 spots \u003c\/strong\u003eavailable. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe require a minimum of 6 students to run a class. You will be notified by email if a class is being rescheduled.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay of: Dress for mess! \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend wearing clothes you can get muddy in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim your nails and tie back your hair- trust us, you'll thank us later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrive \u003cstrong\u003e5-10 minutes early\u003c\/strong\u003e. We promise we're friendly and there's lots to see in our studio! You may even be welcomed in by our sweet furry greeters- Boo \u0026amp; Frankie.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanup is a \u003cstrong\u003eshared activity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everyone helps clean their workspace :)!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA friendly reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the nature of clay and the firing process, we cannot guarantee the final outcome of any piece. 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