{"product_id":"hand-building-with-clare-unger-6-weeks","title":"Handbuilding \u0026 Surface Design with Clare Unger - 6 Weeks - Starts May 26","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 weeks\u003cbr data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuesdays, 6pm–9pm (18 hours total)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6ygrwh\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eDates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eWeek 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eDevelop your handbuilding skills in this immersive six-week ceramics course focused on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eslab building, surface techniques, and glazing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eWhether you’re looking to deepen your ceramics practice or move beyond beginner pottery classes, this course offers the opportunity to explore more intentional making — learning how to create pieces with strong form, layered surfaces, and a personal visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eGuided by established ceramic artist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClare Unger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, you’ll learn a range of techniques for constructing, decorating, and finishing ceramic work while developing your own ideas in a supportive small-group environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eYou’ll be introduced to techniques and processes that can be adapted to your own interests, with demonstrations, experimentation, and individual guidance throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1eqmkg2\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eSlab Building \u0026amp; Form Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eLearn versatile slab-building techniques for creating functional and sculptural forms. 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This may include vessels, platters, wall pieces, sculptural forms, or functional objects depending on your interests and direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gs2g7g\" data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eWho This Course Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eSuitable for beginners to advanced potters wanting to expand their handbuilding and surface decoration skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eSome prior clay experience is helpful, but not essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15b8vzy\" data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eParticipants are encouraged to bring their preferred clay, oxides, and\/or underglazes. 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