{"product_id":"introduction-to-handbuilding-level-one-1","title":"Introduction to Handbuilding (Level One)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLearn a new skill or revisit an old hobby in this fun introductory class. You will learn the basics of creating functional and sculptural ceramics by hand through pinching, coiling, and using molds. We will cover basic studio use, preparing clay, basic construction techniques, decorating, firing, and glazing.\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\u003eNone, no experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for those with no (or little) experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCome learn a new skill or revisit an old hobby in this fun introductory class. You will learn the basics of creating functional and sculptural ceramics by hand by pinching, coiling, and using molds. We will cover basic studio use, preparing clay, basic construction techniques, decorating, firing, and glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBrief tour and orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstrations: Preparing clay (wedging) and construction using pinching and coil building, slab rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eProjects: Closed pinched form, coil built vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstration: Making slabs and using molds, attachments, and sculpture techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDiscussion on the stages of clay, drying, and firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eProjects: Large footed bowl and adding handles to vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstration: Using slip, underglaze, washes and glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFocus: Decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstration: Cold finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFocus: Finishing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e15 lbs cone 6 clay\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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMonday-Thursday 8:30AM-9:00PM, Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM, Saturday \u0026amp; Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eClay tools. If you don’t already have some, here are the tools we recommend purchasing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.brackers.com\/kemper-s10-steel-scraper\/\"\u003eSerrated Rib\/Scraper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.brackers.com\/polymer-ribs\/\"\u003eFlexible Rib (yellow recommended)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.brackers.com\/kemper-pro-needle-tool\/\"\u003eNeedle tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.brackers.com\/kemper-f97-hard-fettling-knife\/\"\u003eFettling Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceramics Studio - Belger Arts","offers":[{"title":"November Tuesdays 10-24 and December 1 - 6:00PM-9:00PM with Christian Roberts","offer_id":47142312214766,"sku":"SQ9714884","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February Tuesdays 2-23 - 6:00PM-9:00PM with TBD","offer_id":49672245805294,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/7784\/6471\/files\/intro_hand_02.webp?v=1760544807","url":"https:\/\/belgerarts.org\/products\/introduction-to-handbuilding-level-one-1","provider":"Belger Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}