{"product_id":"adv-handbuilding","title":"Four-Week Course: Intro to Handbuilding (8\/3-8\/24) 6pm-9pm","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eFour-Week Course: Intro to Handbuilding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTaught by Rice Evans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/b\u003e Mondays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e August 3rd – August 24th (4 Weeks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWelcome to Intro to Handbuilding! In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of working with clay without the pottery wheel. Perfect for anyone absolutely new to ceramics, this class offers a fun, approachable introduction to the medium. Explore the creative possibilities of clay while making a mix of both functional pottery and sculptural pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eOver four weeks, you will master the three foundational handbuilding methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePinch Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Learning how to feel and control clay thickness by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoil Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Building up walls and organic shapes using ropes of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlab Building:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating clean, geometric, or structured forms using flat sheets of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e An introduction to the basics of glazing to bring your final pieces to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richmond Clay Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52548452155706,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/7099\/5002\/files\/introtohand_7243b59f-1474-4196-8903-547cdb981f50.jpg?v=1779394167","url":"https:\/\/www.richmondclaycenter.com\/products\/adv-handbuilding","provider":"Richmond Clay Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}