{"product_id":"december-6th-hand-building-w-mudlab-workshop-festival","title":"December 6th - Hand Building w\/ Mudlab - Workshop Festival","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-single__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re new to ceramics or have years of experience, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emudlab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a spot for you! Our structured multiweek classes foster learning and growth to fast track your pottery journey, our one-time workshops and date nights allow you to jump in the mud with no strings attached, and our self-guided drop ins give you the space to practice on your own terms. Join our incredible community and share our passion for clay! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake a mug and a pinch\/coil pot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver thought of trying pottery? Now’s your chance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jump in the mud with us and make your very own mug and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom pinch pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in this unique ceramic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandbuilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshop! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet your creativity run wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teachers expertly guide you through the process of prepping, planning, and turning your clay into your future favourite ceramic items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We’ll cover a variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandbuilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e techniques \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elike coil and slab making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto turn lumps of clay into mugs with handles, cups with carvings, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea bud vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ego \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and make your own s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eage\/incense burner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– it’s up to you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll have the chance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaint, shape, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emold your clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emasterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and we’ll finish the final steps of firing and glazing for you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. All pieces will be fully functional and food safe, as well as dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinal steps of firing and glazing generally takes 4-6\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e weeks to complete\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and you will be notified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen they are ready with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einstructions to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epick up your beautiful work!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach participant will make 2 itmes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 mug\/cup (with or without handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarve, paint, shape and mold the clay into your very own mug!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel free to add colorful designs and intricate carvings, or keep it elegant and simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Pinch pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e item using traditional ceramic techniques such as pinching\/coiling to create a fully functional or decorative item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular items:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBud vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt pinch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSage\/incense burner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpoon rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspresso cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrinket dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003eAbout the Instructors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eNiamh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - photo on the wheel working on the pot smiling wearing overalls \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eAs an Irish ceramic artist based in Vancouver, with a background in architecture and project management, I create functional pottery that brings beauty to everyday rituals. Inspired by nature, my work explores simplicity through a balance of organic and angular forms, with a particular influence from the colours, shapes and textures of the seashore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eHaving grown up in a rural village along the Irish coast, the ocean has always been a source of inspiration and connection for me. From the blue tones of the water to the smooth, rounded forms of pebbles worn by the tide, these natural elements find their way into my work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eI am drawn to the versatility of clay and its ability to create texture, movement and depth. Through each piece, I aim to combine thoughtful design with everyday functionality, creating objects that feel just as special to use as they are to look at.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e- Niamh (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eNeeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e) of NOC Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eJurga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eJurga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e Hoffman (Muddy Handmade Ceramics) is a Vancouver based artist with a deep appreciation for color, texture and detail. Her background in drawing rarely lets her leave surfaces untouched - she loves to carve, draw and paint nature and animal inspired designs on her pots, blending art and function in this medium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eJurga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e creates in small batches, focusing on details and making each of the pieces unique and with a little story to tell. Whether it's a hand-carved local mountain range on a mug, a bowl with a seal swimming through a kelp forest, or a vase with a textured surface evoking a tree bark, clay lends itself to being a window into her world, and she loves sharing a glimpse of that with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e______________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescheduling And Cancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo refunds will be issued for cancellations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants must be 15 years of age or older to take this class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"\"\u003eThank you for your understanding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"\"\u003e - By signing up for L.L. workshops you acknowledge that you've read and understand the above policies. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lonsdale Leather","offers":[{"title":"10am","offer_id":50004750794990,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1pm","offer_id":50004750827758,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0426\/8962\/6278\/files\/handbuildingphotocompilation3.png?v=1794260103","url":"https:\/\/lonsdaleleather.com\/products\/december-6th-hand-building-w-mudlab-workshop-festival","provider":"Lonsdale Leather","version":"1.0","type":"link"}