{"product_id":"hand-building-beyond-the-basics-course-6-weeks","title":"Clay Hand Building | Beyond the Basics Course - 6 Weeks","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Week Beginner Hand Building Clay Course\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandbuilding Beyond the Basics Clay Course\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a nest step to the art of working with clay after you have taken our Intro to Hand Building Course. This class is perfect for those who have worked with clay before in our aforementioned Intro class or in other hand building classes, as well as anyone wanting to strengthen their foundational pottery skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver the course of this series, students will build upon foundational hand-building skills while exploring more refined techniques such as slab construction, pinch forms, and coil building. With a focus on strengthening craftsmanship and creativity, these methods allow for the creation of more detailed, functional, and artistic pottery—all without the use of a wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStudents will learn how to shape, refine, and assemble clay pieces while exploring surface textures and decorative techniques. Projects may include bowls, mugs, sculptures, trays, small dishes, and decorative pieces while building confidence with clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDuring the final portion of the course, students will prepare their work for firing and glaze their pieces using our studio color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eClasses are intentionally kept \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmall (maximum of 10 students)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to provide a relaxed environment and allow for personalized instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWeek 1 | Introduction + Trays and Dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWeek 2 | ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWeek 3 | Cups + Mugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWeek 4 | Student Chosen Project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWeek 5 | Rinsing + Waxing Preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWeek 6 | Glazing + Firing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDuring weeks two through four, students will also be introduced to a variety of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esurface design and hand-building techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e including texture rollers, lace impressions, stamps, and other decorative tools. Students may follow the guided projects or explore their own creative ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmall group instruction with plenty of one-on-one guidance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClay for all class projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAccess to all studio equipment and tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSurface design materials including lace, rollers, stamps, and textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChoice of glaze from our studio color palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKiln firing of all finished pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA calm, welcoming studio atmosphere designed for creativity and learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePricing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e$200 — includes instruction, all clay, tools, glaze, and firings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass Schedule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eClasses run for 2 hours once a week for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esix consecutive weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass Location\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCREATIVE Community Clay Room\u003cbr\u003e3244 W. Main Street\u003cbr\u003eClaremont, NC 28610\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe clay studio is located right next to our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epaint-your-own pottery studio and Creative Brew coffee shop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRegistration is required to secure your spot. Each course is limited to \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esix participants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to ensure a supportive and personalized learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtwork Pickup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFinished artwork will be ready for pickup after firing. All artwork must be picked up within \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 days of notification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Items not collected within that time may be donated or discarded due to limited storage space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"378\" height=\"25\" style=\"width: 101.46%; height: 293.905px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay, Tools, Supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAll clay, tools, and materials are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting clay on. Some darker clays may stain clothing, but our class clay typically washes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclass clay is for studio use only.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease arrive about 5 minutes before the class begins so we can check you in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur hand-building courses are paced for and primarily booked by adults. We welcome students \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eages 18 and older\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBy booking this class you agree to our cancellation policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eat least 48 hours notice before your first class session\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, you may:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Reschedule your sessions for another course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Cancel for a full refund\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAfter the 48-hour window, or once the class series has started, we are unable to offer refunds or transfers for any reason including illness, travel, or scheduling conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eClasses are offered in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6-week blocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and sessions cannot be separated or refunded individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing a Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first class is foundational to the entire course. If you cannot attend the first session, we recommend enrolling in another class series when you can attend all six sessions. If you miss a class during weeks two through six, you may be able to make it up by attending another scheduled class if space allows. Please contact the studio to confirm availability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.7409%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreative.claremont@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN STUDIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnce you have taken a wheel lesson or weekly pottery class and feel comfortable using the studio independently you are welcome to start utilizing our open studio hour memberships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CREATIVE","offers":[{"title":"-","offer_id":52038718161197,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/5552\/1837\/files\/DATENIGHT-VDAY_2.png?v=1775100510","url":"https:\/\/creativeclaremont.com\/products\/hand-building-beyond-the-basics-course-6-weeks","provider":"CREATIVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}