{"product_id":"08-23-2026-sunday-10-30am-1-30pm-ceramics-workshop-garden-birdbaths","title":"08\/23\/2026 Sunday 10:30am-1:30pm Ceramics Workshop: Garden Birdbaths","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramics Workshop: Bird Baths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday August 23rd from 10:30am to 2pm\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(225, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/pages\/post-workshop-rules-policies\" title=\"POST Workshop Policies\" style=\"color: rgb(225, 14, 14);\" 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\u003eAdd some whimsy to your garden while giving the birds and bees the most adorable bath in the neighborhood! Join Barb Gervais to create a ceramic bird bath, customized with artful textures, colorful glazes, and tiny hand-painted birds, bees, and other critters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand-building from a clay slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCutting, shaping, and pinching using forms \u0026amp; tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarving \u0026amp; marking to create textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSlip \u0026amp; score \u0026amp; smoothing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to apply underglaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bird bath will then be glazed by Barb and go through two kiln firings ensuring a proper finish. Your choice of ground stake or hanging chain will be included so it’s ready for your garden! \u003c\/span\u003ePlease note: these pieces will be weather safe for outdoor use, but be sure to bring them inside in the winter.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will call\/email when the projects are ready for pick up (3-4 weeks after class).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\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":43483551858762,"sku":"2686876","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3838\/files\/IMG_6850_444eb401-f4f8-448e-b188-9d52ee41e964.jpg?v=1775516767","url":"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/products\/08-23-2026-sunday-10-30am-1-30pm-ceramics-workshop-garden-birdbaths","provider":"Mutual Adoration + POST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}