{"product_id":"handbuilding-course-2-intermediate","title":"Handbuilding Course 2: Intermediate","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur 6-week courses run over 6 consecutive weeks, on the same day and time each week. This schedule is fixed - the course cannot be completed over a shorter or longer period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTake your handbuilding skills to the next level and bring your ideas to life in clay. Designed for makers who have completed a beginner handbuilding course (or have equivalent experience), this six-week intermediate course focuses on developing sculptural forms from initial concept through to final details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith guidance from our friendly instructors, you'll explore the creative process behind designing, planning, building, refining and finishing your own sculptural piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping ideas and planning your sculptural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating maquettes to test and refine your designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding larger and more complex forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction techniques for sculptural ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining and strengthening your form as you build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing techniques and adding final details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 hands-on sessions (2.5 hours each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll clay and build materials required for the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert guidance and hands-on support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated time to develop and complete your own sculptural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis course is about process, not product - developing your ideas and your technique with the space and materials to see a real sculptural piece through from concept to completion. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBisque firing is included for your final project piece (single piece).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like to keep any extra experiments or pieces, additional bisque firing is available at our discounted member rate of $8.90\/kg bisque, compared with the public rate of $11\/kg.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🗓 Runs for 6 consecutive weeks\u003cbr\u003e🔞 Ages 16+\u003cbr\u003e👥 Maximum 6 students per course\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ No make-up sessions for missed classes\u003cbr\u003e🎓\u003cstrong\u003e Prerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completed beginner handbuilding course or equivalent experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen viewing the calendar for booking: No Time Slots Available = Sold Out Session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWorried about booking the wrong date? Don't stress - you can reschedule or receive a credit within our policy timeframes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepotterystudio.com.au\/pages\/cancelations-changes-and-conditions\" title=\"cancellation policy\"\u003e[View our cancellation policy]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot ready to commit to an intermediate course? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepotterystudio.com.au\/products\/hand-building-courses\"\u003eTry our Beginner Handbuilding Course\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52883915735269,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/9209\/7765\/files\/TPS--0569.jpg?v=1789530332","url":"https:\/\/thepotterystudio.com.au\/products\/handbuilding-course-2-intermediate","provider":"The Pottery Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}