{"title":"Classes: Weekend Intensives in Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese short and condensed format ceramics classes bring a new level to our educational programming that we are excited to share! Whether you're looking to try something new, deepen your practice, or develop professional skills, these convenient weekend classes will deliver. Ranging from three-hour sessions to multi-day offerings, these smaller-sized classes provide a focused experience in our new classroom space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"practical-drawing-for-potters","title":"Practical Drawing for Potters","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 10:30AM-1:30PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this two-day Weekend Intensive, Kacey Ziegler will share her secrets and train you to draw objects confidently. You’ll never utter “I can’t even draw stick figures” again! No prior drawing experience necessary. This class will help you build your skills from the ground up. We will delve into drawing from observation, imagination, and reference, combining all three to make your pottery better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne (Beginner) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e None, no experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 10:30AM-1:30PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn this two-day Weekend Intensive, Kacey Ziegler will share her secrets and train you to draw objects confidently. You’ll never utter “I can’t even draw stick figures” again! No prior drawing experience necessary. This class will help you build your skills from the ground up. We will delve into drawing from observation, imagination, and reference, combining all three to make your pottery better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYou will come away with a bound sketchbook, a couple of my favorite pens, and a confident baseline for developing your own drawing skills to meet practical ends….and beyond!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWelcome and warmup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMemory drawing exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDeveloping confidence of line with individualized assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDrawing from reference step-by-step (line-by-line). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDiscussion on default “rules”, approach, and exploration of personal preferences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eShading concepts\u003cem\u003e (If time allows)\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Two: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWarmup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eObservational drawing exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIteration exercise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eApplication to ceramics \u0026amp; combining elements of reference and imagination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOptional trip after class to draw at Nelson Museum from their collections! 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Come learn all the basics of clay bodies in a practical and approachable way! In this short session intensive with ceramic materials nerd, Stephen Homer, we will cover all the basics. What a clay body is, what the differences between them are, how to choose the right clay body for you, and even how to mix your own (it’s easier than you think)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceramics Studio - Belger Arts","offers":[{"title":"Saturday January 24 - 1:00PM-4:00PM","offer_id":47132245131502,"sku":"SQ7692844","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/7784\/6471\/files\/Introduction_to_Clay_Bodies.jpg?v=1761761555"},{"product_id":"the-electric-kiln-maintenance-and-repair","title":"The Electric Kiln: Maintenance and Repair","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, February 22 - 10:30AM-5:30PM (with an hour break for lunch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair an electric kiln! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will cover basic kiln care practices to help maintain your kiln in the best possible way, troubleshooting problems when they arise, and how to repair your kiln to get it back up and running. This class includes presentation and demonstration as well as hands on experience opportunities to replace elements, thermocouples, wiring, and relays. The parts we will be working with are Skutt kilns, however the methods and information apply to other brands of electric kilns as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 3 (Intermediate-Advanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knowledge of ceramics and basic understanding of electric kilns required (or completion of Introduction to Electric Kilns and Firing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday, February 22 - 10:30AM-5:30PM (with an hour break for lunch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair an electric kiln! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe will cover basic kiln care practices to help maintain your kiln in the best possible way, troubleshooting problems when they arise, and how to repair your kiln to get it back up and running. This class includes presentation and demonstration as well as hands on experience opportunities to replace elements, thermocouples, wiring, and relays. The parts we will be working with are Skutt kilns, however the methods and information apply to other brands of electric kilns as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKiln components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKiln maintenance and best practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCleaning kiln furniture \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eError codes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHow to find information on repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReading kiln wiring diagrams and other information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOrdering replacement parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReplacing elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReplacing thermocouples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReplacing relays and wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMaterials for taking notes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio - Belger Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826890064110,"sku":"BKILNEDU","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/7784\/6471\/files\/electric_kiln_maintenance_and_repair_03.jpg?v=1774638863"},{"product_id":"hand-stitched-naturally-fed-dream-sachet","title":"Hand-Stitched + Naturally-Fed Dream Sachet","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, February 22 - 10:30AM-5:30PM (with an hour break for lunch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair an electric kiln! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will cover basic kiln care practices to help maintain your kiln in the best possible way, troubleshooting problems when they arise, and how to repair your kiln to get it back up and running. This class includes presentation and demonstration as well as hands on experience opportunities to replace elements, thermocouples, wiring, and relays. The parts we will be working with are Skutt kilns, however the methods and information apply to other brands of electric kilns as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 3 (Intermediate-Advanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knowledge of ceramics and basic understanding of electric kilns required (or completion of Introduction to Electric Kilns and Firing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday, February 22 - 10:30AM-5:30PM (with an hour break for lunch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair an electric kiln! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe will cover basic kiln care practices to help maintain your kiln in the best possible way, troubleshooting problems when they arise, and how to repair your kiln to get it back up and running. This class includes presentation and demonstration as well as hands on experience opportunities to replace elements, thermocouples, wiring, and relays. 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