{"product_id":"10-24-2026-10-31-2026-two-day-ceramics-workshop-hand-built-hanging-beaded-mobiles","title":"10\/24\/2026 + 10\/31\/2026 Two Day Ceramics Workshop: Hand-Built Hanging Beaded Mobiles","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramics Workshop: Beaded Mobiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(part 1) Saturday October 24th from 10:30am to 1:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(part 2) Saturday October 31st from 10:30am to 1:30pm\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 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll materials are included in class fee.\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 home with a hanging mobile wind chime, made by you. Join Barb Gervais to create this customized beauty featuring hand built clay forms, artful textures, colorful glazes, and oh-so-many beads! \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\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1 (3 hour class):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eStudents will design and form their own dome and totem pendant from a pre rolled slab. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eApply texture and\/or carved details to their dome and totem.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ePaint underglaze patterns on a selection of bisque fired beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2 (3 hour class):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will select various commercial beads to finish their project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarb will guide the group through assembling the mobiles using beads, wire, jewelry tools, pliers, and hanging hardware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\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":44031897403466,"sku":"2800056","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3838\/files\/IMG_0904.jpg?v=1786036103","url":"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/products\/10-24-2026-10-31-2026-two-day-ceramics-workshop-hand-built-hanging-beaded-mobiles","provider":"Mutual Adoration + POST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}