{"product_id":"monday-4-week-beginner-hand-building-1-4pm-jul-9-30","title":"Monday: 4 Week Beginner Hand-building • 1 -4PM | Aug 10-31","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eReady to shape clay with your bare hands? This relaxed 4-week course is the perfect introduction to the ancient art of hand-building. Designed entirely for beginners, you will discover how to create beautiful, functional pottery without using a wheel. Under personalized guidance in an intimate group setting, you’ll master the core techniques needed to bring your unique sculptural or functional ideas to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"13\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis intensive 4-week course has no make-up classes. Please ensure you can attend all scheduled sessions before registering—there are no exceptions.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhen:\u003c\/b\u003e Mondays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/b\u003e Meg C. | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eAges:\u003c\/b\u003e 16+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e Aug 10, 17, 24, 31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eYour 4-Week Clay Journey:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOver four weeks, you will learn to manipulate clay using three classic construction methods, building your confidence and skill set session by session:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Core Construction Techniques (Weeks 1–3):\u003c\/b\u003e Discover a new building method each week! You'll start by mastering the fundamentals of pinching and shaping forms from a single ball of clay. From there, we move into rhythmic coil-building to add height and structure, and wrap up the building phase by learning slab construction to assemble clean, geometric, or organic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface Design \u0026amp; Glaze (Week 4):\u003c\/b\u003e Bring your collection to life! The final week is dedicated to refining your pieces, adding unique surface textures, and learning how to apply our studio’s vibrant specialty glazes before your work heads to its final firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDedicated Workspace:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy a comfortable, creative environment with plenty of room to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e All clay, specialized hand-building tools, and a variety of studio glazes are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Kiln Firings:\u003c\/b\u003e We bisque and glaze fire all of your creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pottery Studio | Belleville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47632827711627,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/7959\/2843\/files\/shutterstock_1767759959_1734748723.webp?v=1781371549","url":"https:\/\/thepotterystudio.ca\/products\/monday-4-week-beginner-hand-building-1-4pm-jul-9-30","provider":"The Pottery Studio | Belleville","version":"1.0","type":"link"}