{"product_id":"08-12-2026-wednesday-5pm-8pm-ceramics-workshop-critter-dish-trinket-trays","title":"08\/12\/2026 Wednesday 5pm-8pm Ceramics Workshop: Critter Dish Trinket Trays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramics Workshop: Critter Dish Trinket Trays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday August 12th from 5pm to 8pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Level Class — No experience necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(229, 16, 16);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"POST Workshop Policies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/pages\/post-workshop-rules-policies\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(229, 16, 16);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELLATION POLICY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to play with clay while you create a cute and functional dish? This is the workshop for you! Create your own whimsical piece of pottery to use as an incense burner, candle holder, or jewelry tray. Barb will guide you through the project - you just need to bring your imagination!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone will create a small dish (measuring approximately 4-8\") from rolled slab clay. Cute little greenware critters such as birds, cats, turtles, and more may be added to create your own magical menagerie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn some foundational ceramic basics including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eHand-building from a clay slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCutting, shaping, and pinching using forms \u0026amp; pottery tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCarving, stamping \u0026amp; marking to create textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eSlip \u0026amp; score \u0026amp; smoothing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eHow to apply underglaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the glaze is set, your pieces will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All work will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after class when the kiln firing is complete. We will call\/email to let you know when things are ready for pick up. POST can also ship your project if desired. Please inquire about shipping when you come to class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarb Gervais is an expressive and somewhat experimental ceramic artist based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Barb’s love for clay includes designing whimsical ceramics utilizing lots of color and eye-catching additions to her pieces. She specializes in handbuilding both functional and sculptural pieces. What began as a hobby in the education studio at Pewabic Pottery has become a full time pursuit of creative studio time, vending her wares at art fairs, and now teaching workshops at POST.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43483541897290,"sku":"2686865","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3838\/files\/IMG_9113.jpg?v=1775515635","url":"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/products\/08-12-2026-wednesday-5pm-8pm-ceramics-workshop-critter-dish-trinket-trays","provider":"Mutual Adoration + POST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}