{"product_id":"july-beginning-handbuilding-sliding-scale","title":"July Beginning Handbuilding - Sliding Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet creative with this relaxing, fun, beginner-friendly class at our Ferndale studio. Classes meet weekly for two hours for a total of four sessions, with open studio time every day for you to practice on your own. See below for the class schedule. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSliding Scale Pricing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are sliding-scale price options available for this class. Please select the scale option that feels right for you and your current finances. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTier 1 ($215) is a pay-it-forward rate that helps subsidize lower-cost spots for those who need them and supports our ability to continue offering and expanding these programs. \u003cstrong\u003eTier 2 ($195) reflects the true cost of the class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you’re able, we encourage choosing a higher tier—your support directly helps us expand affordable class opportunities for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"641\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEach tier has a limited number of spots available. If your preferred option is sold out, we encourage you to register for a future session or reach out to our studio team at \u003ca data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"544\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehi@stilllifeceramics.com.\u003c\/a\u003e Please note that discounts and promotions may not apply to tiers outside of the true-cost rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-days-root\" class=\"_3_S4y\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-day\" class=\"_-5WYO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-intervals\" class=\"_13Nt6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class will be held at our Ferndale location!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_13Nt6\" data-hook=\"working-intervals\"\u003eStill Life Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_-5WYO\" data-hook=\"working-day\"\u003e700 Livernois St., Ferndale, MI, 48220\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClass Outline\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class will be held at our Ferndale location: 700 Livernois St.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this four-week course, you will learn the basics of hand building through techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction. We will also go over surface decoration and get creative with glazing. Handbuilding is a freeform, meditative process, and you'll be able to use your skills to create a variety of objects like teacups, vases, bowls, planters, and small sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1nd00\" data-hook=\"description\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is perfect for those who have no prior experience with clay, as well as wheel throwers who would like to try something different. The fee for this course includes instruction, clay, tools, glazes, and firing, plus open studio hours outside of class for more exploration in clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses are two hours long and run for four consecutive weeks. We strongly advise you to make sure you’ll be able to attend all class sessions before signing up; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emake up options for this class are limited. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasses are for adults 18 and over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; please click on the Policies tab above for more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e contains more information. See who is teaching our upcoming classes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/still-life-teaching-roster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePolicies\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made 4 or more days before the start of the class will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be refunded. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of the class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur classes are for adults.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Life Studio","offers":[{"title":"Tier 1 - Pay It Forward Cost","offer_id":44227124166707,"sku":"S02HBB0726LA-1","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tier 2 - True Class Cost","offer_id":44227124199475,"sku":"S02HBB0726LA-2","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tier 3","offer_id":44227124232243,"sku":"S02HBB0726LA-3","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tier 4","offer_id":44227124265011,"sku":"S02HBB0726LA-4","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/1135\/4163\/files\/12_efaba09c-974b-437d-a786-4f5c6cc58c1c.png?v=1749056713","url":"https:\/\/ferndale.still-life-studio.com\/products\/july-beginning-handbuilding-sliding-scale","provider":"Still Life Studios Ferndale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}