{"product_id":"pottery-hand-building-book-ends-june-18th-thursday-6pm-8pm","title":"Pottery Hand Building | Book Ends - June 18th (Thursday) 6pm-8pm","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Message actions\" role=\"group\" class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 transition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this one-off class, you'll hand-build a pair of ceramic bookends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/strong\u003e You'll learn the basics of hand-building, including how to condition clay, form solid, stable bases, and construct two matching pieces that will hold their shape through the kiln. Your instructor will guide you through building the structure, adding detail and character, and ensuring your bookends are weighted and balanced to do their job. You'll also learn how surface choices, from smoothing to texture, affect the finished look of your pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e All clay and tools are included. Once your pieces have been fired, you're invited to our monthly group glazing session to finish and personalize your bookends. You'll be notified when your glazed pieces are ready for pickup, or you can arrange shipping during class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone who wants to make something functional and handmade in an afternoon. No sculpting or pottery experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWear clothing and shoes you're comfortable getting clay and water on. Aprons are provided, but clay has a way of finding everything anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Throwing: Studio Membership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompleting any pottery class makes you eligible to join The MixMatch as a studio member, giving you access to our wheels, tools, and kiln time on your own schedule. It's the natural next step for anyone who wants to keep building their skills between classes. Ask your instructor or the front desk for details on how to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The MixMatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52401759158584,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/4521\/0936\/files\/IMG_1321.jpg?v=1768796166","url":"https:\/\/themixmatchfw.com\/products\/pottery-hand-building-book-ends-june-18th-thursday-6pm-8pm","provider":"The MixMatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}