{"product_id":"pottery-bird-houses-saturday-20th-april-10am-till-1pm","title":"Pottery - Birdhouses | Friday 14th August - 10am till 3.30pm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Day of Clay - Make \u0026amp; Glaze Your Own Ceramic Birdhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJoin us for a fun and fulfilling, full day workshop where you will build and glaze a beautiful and functional birdhouse using slab building techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of slab building (a versatile pottery technique) and craft a unique birdhouse, perfect for attracting feathered friends to your garden. Unleash your creativity with surface decoration. Add detailed leaves, berries, flowers, or any natural elements that inspire you, making your birdhouse truly one-of-a-kind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeginners will receive comprehensive instructions and templates to guide them, while experienced potters can develop their own designs and use their existing skills. If you already have a specific design in mind and want to create a custom birdhouse shape, please bring your own template pre-cut and ensure all pieces fit comfortably within an A3 sheet of paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalise Your Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Decoration: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou’ll have the option to add colour and detail using\u003cbr\u003eunderglazes, allowing you to paint on features or scenes directly onto the wet clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your finished piece will be a durable stoneware planter,\u003cbr\u003eready to hold your favourite succulents or trailing plants.\u003cbr\u003eAll techniques will be clearly demonstrated, and all materials and equipment are\u003cbr\u003esupplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.5 hours\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity Level: 3 - The Maker (Intermediate) \u003c\/strong\u003eThis session is a fantastic Introduction to clay, combining basic techniques and structural building. Suitable for beginners who feel a bit more confident or have patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in your workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep by step instructions and demonstrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderglazes and professional firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinks \u0026amp; delicious cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% OFF in the gift shop on the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your handcrafted birdhouse will need time to dry and be fired in the kiln,\u003cbr\u003eso it cannot be taken home on the day. Your pottery will be ready for collection from\u003cbr\u003ethe venue approximately two to three weeks after the workshop.\u003c\/p\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\u003cbr\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT HAPPENS NEXT:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a booking confirmation, later followed by an ‘everything you need to know’ email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/byheathermay.co.uk\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-policy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vicky Potting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40298269409315,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/9923\/6388\/files\/CFC78BA4-1A69-44F8-B633-F33F33DCFCC2.jpg?v=1709655264","url":"https:\/\/byheathermay.co.uk\/products\/pottery-bird-houses-saturday-20th-april-10am-till-1pm","provider":"by HeatherMay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}