{"product_id":"11-01-2025-sunday-10-30am-1-30pm-ceramics-workshop-hand-building-festive-trees","title":"11\/01\/2026 Sunday 10:30am-1:30pm Ceramics Workshop: Hand Building Festive Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramics Workshop: Hand Building Festive Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday November 1st 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 16+ (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(226, 48, 15);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(226, 48, 15);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/pages\/post-workshop-rules-policies\" title=\"POST Workshop Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 48, 15);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(226, 48, 15);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/pages\/post-workshop-rules-policies\" title=\"POST Workshop Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eATION POLICY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust in time for the holiday season...create your own colorful tree, perfect for lighting up your winter decor. The cone-shaped trees may be glazed in various colors, made with an array of textures, and personalized with endless shapes, cut-outs, and toppers. 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 tree (measuring approximately 8-10\" tall) with a coordinating tray. The small tray can be used to hold a candle, turning your tree into a lovely luminary.\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 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; pottery tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarving, stamping \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 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 within 2 weeks after class. We will call\/email to let you know when your projects are ready for pick up. POST is also happy to ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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":44225484161098,"sku":"2828294","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3838\/files\/BarbChristmasTreeWorkshop_b83fc973-edf1-4ed8-9083-839f1fe09e1a.png?v=1789600484","url":"https:\/\/www.mutualadoration.com\/products\/11-01-2025-sunday-10-30am-1-30pm-ceramics-workshop-hand-building-festive-trees","provider":"Mutual Adoration + POST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}