{"product_id":"art-foundations-clay-handbuilding-part-1","title":"ART FOUNDATIONS: Clay Handbuilding Part 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eClay Handbuilding Part 1\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm. Texture. Creativity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your hands in the clay and learn the basics of creating pottery without a wheel. In this introductory Art Foundations workshop, students will explore simple \u003cstrong\u003ehandbuilding techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e while learning how form, texture, and design work together in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have the opportunity to create a \u003cstrong\u003efunctional or decorative piece\u003c\/strong\u003e of your own while experimenting with texture and surface design. This class is designed to be approachable for beginners, but anyone who enjoys working with clay is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour finished piece will be left with us to dry and receive its first kiln firing. Then you can return for \u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Glazing \u0026amp; Finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e to add color and complete your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Clay Handbuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, October 17 | 2:00–4:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$20 — All materials included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinue with Part 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlazing \u0026amp; Finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, November 21 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Part 2, you'll learn basic glazing techniques and apply glaze to your fired bisque ware before its final firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll skill levels welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789324180\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Sales \u0026amp; Marketing Manager at Alabama Art Supply, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/a\u003e combines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. 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