{"product_id":"saturday-28th-november-9am-2pm-pottery-hearth-xmas-fireplace","title":"Saturday 28th November 9am - 3pm - Pottery Handbuilt Christmas Fireplace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandbuilt Christmas Fireplace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 28th November 9am - 3pm | 6-hour workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a little piece of Christmas magic in clay with your own handbuilt festive fireplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Melissa in the studio for a full day of making, with plenty of time to build, sculpt, add all those tiny details and then paint and decorate your finished creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from slabs of clay, Melissa will guide you through constructing your miniature fireplace using slab building, joining, sculpting and texturing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, the design is completely up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a traditional Christmas hearth with stockings, holly, garlands and presents. Build a woodland fireplace covered in leaves, branches, mushrooms and tiny forest treasures. Give it a little witchy whimsy with stars, moons, a cauldron, potion bottles and magical details. Or keep things simple and earthy with botanical textures and natural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stone, brick or textured fireplace surround\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStockings personalised with family initials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolly, foliage, garlands or Christmas trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny presents, books, candles or decorations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushrooms, leaves, branches and woodland creatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStars, moons and celestial details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cauldron, broom or other witchy additions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little sign, words or message meaningful to you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour own family Christmas traditions and symbols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith six hours in the studio, there’s time to really get lost in the project. Build little objects for the mantelpiece, sculpt your own decorations, experiment with textures and spend time bringing the whole scene together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your fireplace is built, you can bring it to life with colour and pattern using underglazes, along with a range of studio stamps, textures and tissue transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely workshop for anyone who enjoys the whole creative process - building, sculpting, decorating and painting - with the time and freedom to make something completely individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce complete, your fireplace will be carefully dried and bisque fired before being glazed and fired for a second time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour finished piece will be ready to collect from the studio approximately 2–3 weeks after the workshop, ready to become part of your Christmas decorations and traditions for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ All clay, materials, glazing and firings are included. Suitable for beginners and all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Address:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Studio at Carys Martin Ceramics\u003cbr\u003eUnit 11, 7–9 Grant Street, Cleveland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maker's Meet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44182475014231,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/5586\/6944\/files\/B3FAE377-D016-4E45-B1FC-2DF578F2D6B6.jpg?v=1787374032","url":"https:\/\/carysmartinceramics.com\/products\/saturday-28th-november-9am-2pm-pottery-hearth-xmas-fireplace","provider":"Carys Martin Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}