{"product_id":"christmas-trees","title":"Christmas Trees","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop, we’re getting festive and having some fun with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esculptural ceramic Christmas trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll learn how to create a range of tree forms on the wheel, from tall and skinny trees to short, chunky shapes and hollow luminaries designed to glow beautifully with candlelight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreparing and centring reclaimed clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before moving into pulling consistent cylinders and shaping your forms. You’ll learn how to create both open-base and closed hollow trees, including how to safely close your forms without collapse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom there, we’ll explore how to create \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic overhangs that mimic branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving your trees their characteristic sculptural shape. You’ll also have the opportunity to experiment with texture, carved layers, cut-outs and holes to create playful details and beautiful light effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because these pieces don’t need to be perfectly symmetrical, we’ll look at how to refine wobbles while still embracing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic character of handmade pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadventurous beginners and intermediate potters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who want to push their wheel skills while creating something fun, festive and a little bit different.\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 to prepare and centre reclaimed or recycled clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to throw tall, skinny and wide Christmas tree forms on the wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to create open-base and closed hollow forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to safely close hollow forms without collapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to shape organic overhangs to mimic branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to add texture, layers and carved details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to create holes for beautiful luminary light effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to refine wobbles while embracing an organic handmade form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to experiment with different proportions and styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to add playful finishing touches to make your trees unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52767677939941,"sku":"WS-004","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/9209\/7765\/files\/chritmastrees.png?v=1788475865","url":"https:\/\/thepotterystudio.com.au\/products\/christmas-trees","provider":"The Pottery Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}