{"product_id":"september-wheel-thrown-altered-forms","title":"September Wheel: Thrown + Altered Forms with Jess Gary","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pottery wheel is just the beginning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this four-week continuing wheel class, we'll explore techniques for transforming thrown forms through alteration, assembly, carving, and trimming. Artist-instructor Jess Gary will show students how to move beyond the round and symmetrical, creating more dynamic and expressive forms by reshaping clay at multiple stages of the making process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjects and demonstrations will include altering profiles, creating oval and squared forms, darting and reshaping vessels, designing spouts and sculptural handles, and carving, faceting, and fluting leather-hard clay. Along the way, we'll explore how thoughtful alterations can dramatically change a form's silhouette, movement, and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Altering the Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Darting, Spouts \u0026amp; Handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Throwing for Carving \u0026amp; Faceting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carving, Fluting \u0026amp; Refinement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis condensed month-long course meets once a week for four two-hour sessions and includes access to open studio hours seven days a week for additional practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for students who have completed one or more Beginning Wheel classes (or have equivalent experience), this class is best suited for those who can comfortably wedge, center, and throw 2.5–3 pounds of clay and are familiar with the full pottery-making process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents should bring their own clay, tools, and bats (we recommend at least four 12\" bats). These items are available for purchase in the studio supply shop if needed. Tuition includes firing for up to 12 pieces and access to studio recycled clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rva.still-life-studio.com\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e page for additional information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMondays | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |  August 31 - September 28 *NO CLASS SEPT 7 (Jess Gary)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eStill Life Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e1600 Altamont Avenue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eRichmond, VA 23230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolicies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Still Life Ceramics, Ferndale Liability Waiver\" href=\"https:\/\/ferndale.still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003eBy\u003cspan\u003e enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made 4 or more days before the start of the class will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be refunded. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before class starts, if you miss class, or arrive too late to participate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur classes are for adults.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Life Studio RVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47713812611177,"sku":"S02WATA0926RV","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/0116\/6953\/files\/thrownaltered3.png?v=1782162818","url":"https:\/\/rva.still-life-studio.com\/products\/september-wheel-thrown-altered-forms","provider":"Still Life Studio RVA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}