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It’s the jolliest time of the year and we’re ready to help you make the most amazing, customized, flat ornaments for your tree or as gifts for loved ones. Become inspired by the photos that feature some of the lovely ornaments that were created in this very popular workshop last year! There is no limit to the number of pieces you can create, only the one-hour class time. We have a plethora of holiday and general shaped cookie cutters for you to use, as well as many ways to create textures and patterns to add dimension to your ornaments. If you have specific shapes, patterns or textures that you would like to use, please feel free to bring them into the studio during your workshop to add that extra bit of personalization. This workshop has been scheduled to be able to have your pieces finished and home in time for the holidays. You can copy and paste this link into your browser to check out our Pinterest page for even more ornament inspiration: (https://ca.pinterest.com/eccentricartiststudio/class-inspo/christmas-ornaments/) Begin your workshop by choosing from our three different colours of clay; white, speckled buff, or our seasonal feature clay. Then come back to decorate your new ornaments with over 100 colour choices! All materials and instruction are always included in our workshop fees, so bring your best ideas and your patient instructor will help you along every step of the way! In this workshop you will learn how to: ~ Roll out a clay slab ~ Decorate with stamps, carving, and glazes ~ Finish surfaces to minimize sharp areas ~ Optimize the functionality of your piece After this workshop your piece will be bisque fired and then you can return to glaze the piece during one of our "Glazing 101" workshops which is included in the cost of your class! It is a 1.5 hour intro to glazing that will teach you how to glaze the piece you have made. Alternatively, you may choose a single colour that we will glaze for you. After glazing, the piece will be fired in our kiln, and you can expect your piece to be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after you have glazed. The sooner you come back to glaze, the sooner you will have your pieces! We will always contact you for pickup. Our clay discovery classes have been curated to teach a basic technique of hand building. You will be amazed with what you can make with just your hands and some clay! This is a great introduction to pottery without making a multi-week commitment.