{"product_id":"explorations-of-pottery-methods-8-week-class-ages-8-12-copy-1","title":"Youth Studio: Form \u0026 Space in Clay - 16 Week Class (Ages 8-12)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eYouth Studio: Form \u0026amp; Space in Clay - Ages 8-12\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAges 8-12 | EFA Funding Qualified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the basics of handbuilding in this\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 16-week beginner elementary and middle school class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e designed specifically for homeschool students!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses meet once per week for 16 consecutive weeks. The first class begins on the selected start date, with subsequent classes occurring on the same day of the week. Each class period is \u003cstrong\u003e3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. This class runs for the \u003cstrong\u003efall semester\u003c\/strong\u003e, we will take a \u003cem\u003efall break \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOct 12-16th and a Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27th. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 66f9196c-2914-4745-8021-70b7ace93da4 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll students must fill out a waiver before utilizing the studio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this course, students will explore handbuilding basics through functional and sculptural pottery with and emphasis on the first two elements of design, Form and Space. Students will complete projects incorporating pinch method, coil method, slab construction and soft slab draping. Students will have opportunities to apply surface decoration through stamps, underglaze application and sgraffito techniques. A glazing session will be provided during the final weeks and pieces will be fired and finished approximately two weeks after the last class day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is built for true beginners or intermediate and will give students the foundational skills of pottery in an age-appropriate, supportive environment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat We'll Cover:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft slab draping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlab construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic surface decoration techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel Basics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay for all projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary tools and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiring services for finished pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSketch book for planning projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert instruction from Alex DerGazarian\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend bringing your own towels, rags, or aprons to keep clothes clean during the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass instructed by Alex DerGazarian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class meets weekly for 8 consecutive weeks beginning on the date listed. The handbuilding class includes three hours of group instruction per week, this class does not include open studio work time. All projects will be completed during class hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArkansas Homeschool Families:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class qualifies for EFA (Educational Freedom Account) funding, making quality arts education accessible for Arkansas homeschool students. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo pay though your class wallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - please use code \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"EFA Discount Link\" href=\"https:\/\/fifthstreet.studio\/discount\/EFACLASSWALLET?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fhandbuilding-foundations-efa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEFACLASSWALLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at checkout, this will register you for the class with $0 due at checkout. Please then navigate to\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vendor.classwallet.com\/authentication\/login\" title=\"Class Wallet Log In\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Class Wallet\u003c\/a\u003e and follow the instructions for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/classwallet.my.site.com\/classwallet\/s\/article\/How-to-pay-a-vendor\" title=\"How to pay a vendo though class wallet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehow to pay a vendor though class wallet\u003c\/a\u003e search our vendor name as Fifth Street Studio. For your invoice we will send you a open invoice the week that classes start for you to upload. Once we receive the EFA funds though class wallet that invoice will be market as paid. \u003cstrong\u003eTo submit for reimbursement\u003c\/strong\u003e - please add to cart and checkout as normal. You will be sent a receipt for your order that you can submit through Class Wallet for reimbursement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEFA Fund Distribution -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e EFA funds are distributed to Student Class Wallet only at certain times of the year. Our invoices must be paid though Class Wallet by the 4th week of class to maintain your registration in the class. If we do not receive your payment or proof of payment (we understand Class Wallet can take some time to process funds) by the 4th class we will require payment though personal funds for the classes attended. For any questions or clarification of the process please email us at info@fifthstreet.studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look forward to having your young artist join us! 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