{"product_id":"big_pot_energy","title":"Big Pot Energy: Large-Scale Terracotta Handbuilding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates and Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Nov 5 - Dec 10 , 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1688 Queen Street West \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emma Bickers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBig pots, red clay, lots of colour, and plenty of room to experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEver wanted to get your hands on beautiful terracotta clay? Build a pot way bigger than your usual one. Cover your work in fun, expressive surface decoration? This six-week specialty course with Emma Bickers is your chance to do all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll work with a gorgeous low-fire red earthenware and handbuild 2 (maybe 3) large-scale pots, learning the techniques that let you push your forms bigger and bolder. Once they're built, it's time to decorate. Emma will introduce you to her illustrative approach to surface decoration using terra sigillata and low-fire glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix weekly sessions · all clay, terra sigillata and low-fire glazes · firing and glazing of your finished pots \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour two pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll likely have both on the go at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThink of pot one as your practice run at a smaller scale, with a limit of 12 inches wide by 12 inches tall. This is where you'll get to know terra sigillata and start adding glaze detail straight onto raw, unfired clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePot two is the big one. Keep it under 14 inches wide and go as tall as you like, up to 24 inches. Our kiln is 27 inches inside, so 24 is the real ceiling once shelves and clearance are accounted for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen to makers of all levels, but some hand-building experience is an asset. This is likely unsuitable for absolute beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL WORKSHOPS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkdale Pottery Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53907066716443,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8727\/7339\/files\/BigPotEnergy_1.png?v=1788961320","url":"https:\/\/parkdalepottery.ca\/products\/big_pot_energy","provider":"Parkdale Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}