{"product_id":"6-week-handbuilding-friday-mornings-sept-11-oct-16-435","title":"6-week Handbuilding \/\/ Friday Mornings \/\/ Sept 11 - Oct 16 \/\/ $435","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to handbuilding! A class for beginner and intermediate potters who want to learn and refine their handbuilding skills. Held from \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 11th to October 16th, \u003ci\u003e9:30am-12:30pm.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourse cost: $435 includes clay, glazes, firings, and pottery supplies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready to flex those creative skills as you dive into the world of hand building. You'll learn techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and shaping—all the skill for making pottery without the wheel. Whether you're drawn to the slower pace or the tactile nature of clay, this class offers space to explore and create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll spend the first five weeks in our studio learning or expanding on your foundational handbuilding techniques and how to bring them together into functional and sculptural pieces. In the final week, we’ll guide you through glazing—what it is, how it works, and how to approach it with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo experience? No problem. We’ll guide you through each step and support you in creating pieces you’ll be proud to use and keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to Expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemos covering core hand building techniques: pinching, coiling, slab building, and how to combine them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding different shapes forms, whether they be functional items or a scuptural project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefining and finishing: smoothing, attaching handles or details, and shaping with intention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazing Day — your bisque-fired pieces will be ready for you to glaze using our studio selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll finished work will be ready for pickup in 4-5 weeks. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHouse Rules:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eAll courses are for adults (18+) unless otherwise stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eWe require a minimum of 3 weeks’ notice to reschedule your spot — please reach out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eClass purchases cannot be refunded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMissed courses or classes cannot be refunded or credited \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eWe may photograph student work for promotional use — but we value and respect your privacy and comfort above all else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eClean up and safety are essential to every potters' practice; the last 25 minutes of class are for cleaning up our joyful mess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003ePlease arrive 5-10 minutes before class start time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e** \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. In such cases, participants will have the option to transfer to another available class or receive a full refund.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pottery Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52924276146357,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/3464\/8501\/files\/Your_paragraph_text_1.png?v=1753460041","url":"https:\/\/www.thepotteryclubto.com\/products\/6-week-handbuilding-friday-mornings-sept-11-oct-16-435","provider":"The Pottery Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}