{"product_id":"clay-curious-4-wk-handbuilding","title":"Clay Curious+: 4 Week Hand building Class","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClay Curious: 4 Week Hand building Class\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurious about hand building with clay? This is for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a fun and beginner-friendly 4-week class where you'll learn to create functional and decorative pottery by hand. In this class you can choose your own adventure with what you make, bring your ideas. Guided by what the students want to create, we explore different techniques such as slab-building, sculpting, working with templates and forms, and surface decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 111, 24);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpcoming Classes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMon. Oct 19-Nov 16 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efrom\u003cstrong\u003e 6-9pm \u003c\/strong\u003ewith Sarah Shams\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNov 9 is a break week to allow bisque firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe’ll begin by covering the fundamentals of hand building:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with slabs and templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning a successful project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding clay thickness, structure, and attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic studio tools and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e We'll build on what we learnt last week, refine the forms created last week and potentially start new projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  This is our last \"building\" class. We’ll focus on finishing and decorating techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing underglazes and underglaze transfers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal refinements and clean-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing work for firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreak week: \u003c\/b\u003ethis is too allow all of our pieces to dry and go through their first kiln firing (bisque firing) in preparation for next week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeek 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cspan\u003eGlaze week! Learn how to properly glaze your pieces. Choose from our in-house glazes and experiment with colour and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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\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\u003eCome solo or bring a friend!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePieces are ready for pickup in approximately 2-4 weeks after the last class\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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