{"product_id":"pottery-foundations-4-week-course-gift-card","title":"Pottery Foundations - 4 Week Course Gift Card","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the gift of creativity with a voucher for our 4-Week Pottery Foundations Course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guided by expert ceramicists with over a decade of experience,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this hands-on journey is perfect for beginners looking to master the fundamentals of hand-building and develop a strong foundation in clay craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCourse Syllabus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinching – Shape organic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e one-of-a-kind bowls and vessels intuitively by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slab Building – Design structured pieces like plates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trays,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and boxes using rolled-out clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coiling – Build taller,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sculptural forms using layered clay coils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeek 4:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Surface Decoration – Add color and character through slip decoration,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sgraffito,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carving,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and glazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003e(Note: This course focuses strictly on hand-building techniques; no wheel work is included.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll materials and tool usage (clay,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glazes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and slips).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull kiln firing services,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with finished pieces ready for collection 2-3 weeks after the final class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents take home every piece they create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplimentary tea,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coffee,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and biscuits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJanuary 2027 Schedule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 4-week course begins on Thursday,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January 14th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gift voucher recipients can choose between two time slots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday Mornings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00 AM – 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday Evenings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00 PM – 9:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiring of works takes place every 2–3 weeks. No under 12’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 Constantia Main Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elderflower Nursery","offers":[{"title":"R 2,995.00","offer_id":68033896677604,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/1460\/1700\/files\/PotteryFoundationsGiftVoucher.png?v=1793781533","url":"https:\/\/elderflowernursery.co.za\/products\/pottery-foundations-4-week-course-gift-card","provider":"Elderflower Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}