{"product_id":"bellying-out","title":"Bellying Out","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to move beyond straight-sided forms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this \u003cem\u003eonline \u003c\/em\u003eworkshop, you’ll learn how to intentionally stretch clay outward to create \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull, rounded and beautifully balanced forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using the technique known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebellying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with bowls, breaking down the relationship between pressure, speed and wall thickness so you can understand exactly what’s happening to your clay as you push it outward. From there, we’ll take those principles into taller forms such as vases and jugs, learning how to create strong curves without collapsing the walls or losing control of the rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll discover why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erim control is so important to the entire shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, how throwing down can stabilise wider or taller forms, and how to use rib tools to refine and guide your curves into smooth, continuous lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginner to intermediate potters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who want to develop greater confidence with form and start creating more expressive, sculptural shapes on the wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow and why bellying out works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to stretch clay outward without collapsing your form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relationship between width, height and wall thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy rim control influences the entire shape of your pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow throwing down can stabilise wide and tall forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use rib tools to guide and refine curves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to create strong bases and balanced proportions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to assess your forms by cutting them in half and analysing the profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52767634292965,"sku":"WS-001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/9209\/7765\/files\/bellyingout.jpg?v=1788475284","url":"https:\/\/thepotterystudio.com.au\/products\/bellying-out","provider":"The Pottery Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}