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SUMMARY:Pressed Flowers in Clay: A Two-Part Handbuilding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part handbuilding workshop, students will crea
 te decorative clay pieces by pressing fresh flowers into slabs of clay
  and shaping them into functional and beautiful forms. Guided by instr
 uctor Linnie, participants will explore slab-building techniques and l
 earn the fundamentals of working with clay while crafting nature-inspi
 red designs.\nThis workshop meets on two dates: November 8th (making) 
 and November 16th (glazing).\nWhat to Expect On the first day (Novembe
 r 8), participants will shape their clay pieces using slab techniques 
 and pressed floral textures. Linnie will guide you through how to hand
 le clay, attach elements with slip, and support your forms as they dry
 . After the pieces are fired, you’ll return on November 16 to glaze 
 your creations using hand-applied techniques. Finished work will be re
 ady for pickup after the final firing.\nFresh flowers will be provided
  for pressing, but you’re welcome to bring your own blooms if you’
 d like to personalize your work.\nSkills You’ll Acquire\n• How to 
 press natural materials into clay for texture and design\n• Basic sl
 ab building techniques for decorative and functional items\n• Attach
 ing clay components using slip and scoring\n• Supporting and drying 
 clay pieces properly\n• Hand-applied glazing techniques\n• Fundame
 ntals of clay handling, thickness, and firing prep\nWhat’s Provided\
 n• Clay, glaze, and fresh flowers for pressing\n• Tools, boards, a
 nd support materials\n• Kiln firings (both bisque and glaze)\n• In
 struction and hands-on support from an experienced ceramics teacher\nW
 hat to Bring\n• Clothes you don’t mind getting messy\n• Optional
 : your own fresh flowers to press into your clay\nWho Should Attend\nT
 his class is perfect for beginners, plant lovers, or anyone looking to
  try ceramics in a welcoming and creative environment. No experience w
 ith clay is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to 
 get your hands dirty.\nPrerequisites/Safety Information\nNo prior cera
 mics experience required. All materials and safety guidance will be pr
 ovided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can work in.\nPle
 ase note: The first session (November 8) will run for approximately 3 
 hours. The second session (November 16) is expected to be shorter—ar
 ound 1 hour depending on each participant’s glazing needs, but time 
 will be allotted for up to 1.5 hours.\nWorkshop Ticket Fee: Standard P
 ublic Ticket: $85.00\nPartnership Members (Creative Arts Workshop, Oth
 er Maker Space): $77.00\nMakeHaven Members: $73.00\nYou must click bel
 ow and REGISTER to attend at:\nhttps://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event
 /info?id=612&reset=1&reset=1\nScroll to the bottom of the page and com
 plete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You wi
 ll receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehave
 n.org\n\nFor more information visit https://chathamsquare.ning.com/eve
 nts/pressed-flowers-in-clay-a-two-part-handbuilding-workshop
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T143000
CATEGORIES:"classes/workshops"
LOCATION:MakeHaven
WEBSITE:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=612&reset=
 1&reset=1
URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=612&reset=1&am
 p;reset=1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Brown":https://chathamsquare.ning.com/profile/Bre
 ndaBrown
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