{"product_id":"clay-club-4-week-pottery-thursday-4th-11th-18th-25th-february-1pm-till-4pm","title":"Clay Club - 4-Week Pottery | Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th \u0026 25th February - 1pm till 4pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay Club - 4 weekly sessions: Your Pottery Journey, Your Pace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnleash your inner ceramic artist with Clay Club, a block of four inspiring pottery sessions designed for you to learn, explore, and create the projects you envision!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTired of structured, step-by-step workshops? Clay Club is your answer! Born from the enthusiasm of those who come to our classes brimming with their own unique ideas, this club offers the freedom to pursue your personal pottery goals. This is a focused block of four sessions, rather than an ongoing commitment, giving you the perfect opportunity to dive into your creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure is simple: the first three sessions are all about making, while the final session is dedicated to the exciting process of glazing your bisque-fired creations.\u003cbr\u003eIn each of the making sessions, We'll demonstrate a different fundamental pottery technique:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Coiling\u003c\/strong\u003e – Discover the art of building forms with coils. Project ideas\u003cbr\u003einclude bowls, charming honey pots, whimsical animal pots, and elegant vases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: Pinch Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore the tactile method of shaping clay with your hands.\u003cbr\u003eConsider crafting adorable pumpkins, endearing bears, or personalized mugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: Slab Building\u003c\/strong\u003e – Learn to construct with flat sheets of clay. Potential\u003cbr\u003eprojects include stylish plant pots, functional jugs or vases, playful ghosts, or festive Christmas trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we'll offer project suggestions and demonstrate each technique, the choice of what you create is entirely yours! Bring your own exciting ideas or be inspired by my prompts. This is a participant-led experience, a departure from the step-by-step format of my regular workshops. During all sessions, We'll be on hand to offer guidance, advice, and suggestions tailored to your individual projects. While we can briefly demonstrate techniques as needed, please note that my time will be shared amongst the class in this collaborative format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners are welcome, but some prior experience with clay, ideally through one of our previous workshops, is recommended to make the most of this independent format. All necessary clay and equipment are included. You can create as many items as you wish within each session, keeping in mind their complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a maximum of 8 participants, we can ensure everyone receives the support they need. Come prepared with your own creative concepts or let us spark your imagination with suggestions to get you started.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1-3 (9 hours total): Dedicated to the joy of making your unique pottery creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 4: Glazing your bisque-fired pieces. A diverse selection of glaze types and colours will be available for you to decorate your items exactly as you envision. You also have the option to wrap and seal your projects at the end of the first session to continue working on them in subsequent making sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarts Tuesday 3rd February - 1pm till 4pm then repeats every Tuesday afternoon until Tuesday 24th February.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, join us for a pottery journey allowing you to explore your creativity in a\u003cbr\u003esupportive and collaborative class. Refreshments provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere will be a £5 firing and glazing fee per item to cover kiln costs and all glaze materials. There will be a size limit for fired pieces due to kiln capacity. You can choose to make several smaller items or dedicate your time to a larger, more intricate piece, which can be developed over all three making sessions if desired.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"ms-outlook-mobile-signature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVENUE ADDRESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 Chapel Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3DL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARKING:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have onsite parking to the rear of the property (Via Booth Street)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/byheathermay.co.uk\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"This workshop is led by Vicky Potting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58386448318846,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/9923\/6388\/files\/D2F15EC6-3AE0-4E2E-BC99-F7C0B55EF43D.png?v=1745923275","url":"https:\/\/byheathermay.co.uk\/products\/clay-club-4-week-pottery-thursday-4th-11th-18th-25th-february-1pm-till-4pm","provider":"by HeatherMay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}