{"product_id":"egyptian-faience","title":"Egyptian Faience","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesdays in November 4-18 (no class 11\/25) and December 2 from 6:00PM-9:00PM with Matt Pekarek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn the art of Egyptian faience (self-glazing ceramics, also known as Egyptian Paste and Blue Terracotta), originating from ancient Egypt! We will create and use bisque ceramic molds to produce small objects to decorate your work, wear as jewelry, or display as sculpture. This course will cover the process beginning to end, starting with creating molds for use with faience, mixing the paste, press molding and sculpting, and firing. All materials are included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesdays in November 4-18 (no class 11\/25) and December 2 from 6:00PM-9:00PM with Matt Pekarek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three (Intermediate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intro to Handbuilding and at least one other handbuilding class or similar experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLearn the art of Egyptian faience (self-glazing ceramics, also known as Egyptian Paste and Blue Terracotta), originating from ancient Egypt! We will create and use bisque ceramic molds to produce small objects to decorate your work, wear as jewelry, or display as sculpture. This course will cover the process beginning to end, starting with creating molds for use with faience, mixing the paste, press molding and sculpting, and firing. All materials are included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek One:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDiscussion of what faience is and how it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSculpting objects for mold making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinding objects for mold making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMaking molds of objects from sculpted and found objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRecommended to make multiple molds for objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMaking faience paste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePress molding and sculpting with faience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Four:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eContinue with creating objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDiscuss troubleshooting and care of objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStudent work will be fired and ready for pick-up the following week!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e15lbs of cone six stoneware clay for moldmaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll necessary materials for making faience \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFirings of all work made during the course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStudio access outside of class time during the following hours:\u003cbr\u003eMonday-Thursday 9:00AM-9:00PM, Friday-Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNeedle\/pin tool, metal rib, cutting tool (fettling or paring knife)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended you bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSmall (detail) loop tools and metal sculpting detail tools\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belger Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49672152645870,"sku":"BFAIENCE","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/7784\/6471\/files\/faience_01.webp?v=1790868566","url":"https:\/\/belgerarts.org\/products\/egyptian-faience","provider":"Belger Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}