{"product_id":"kiln-god-dude-w-ginny-wednesdays-oct-14th-28th-9-30am-12-30pm","title":"Kiln God Dude w\/ Ginny | Wednesdays, Oct 14th \u0026 28th | 9:30am-12:30pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln God Dudes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kiln deserves a little personality—and perhaps a guardian or two! In this fun, character-driven class, we’ll explore the history and traditions of kiln gods, from their roots in Chinese pottery communities, where they were honored as protectors of the kiln and its fiery mysteries, to the more personal, whimsical kiln gods created by studio potters today. After all, when earth, fire, and a little bit of magic come together, who couldn't use a little extra good fortune?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll use a press mold to create the face, then bring our Kiln God Dude to life with sculptural details, attitude, and plenty of individuality. Your creation can be a freestanding sculpture or a lidded vessel, using the head as a lid to conceal a little secret compartment. Tuck written notes, hopes, wishes, or perhaps a few carefully worded requests inside for your next kiln firing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re making a kiln god for your own kiln or creating one to help IRC’s kilns excel when firing for the studio, you’ll have the opportunity to make a character that’s uniquely yours. In our second session, we’ll add color and personality with glazes and underglazes. Will your dude be a mischievous troublemaker, a wise old soul, a fiery guardian, or a fellow with a serious attitude problem? The choice is yours. Come ready to get creative, embrace the unexpected, and give your kiln a character it won't soon forget!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-Registration is required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/indianriverclay.myshopify.com\/pages\/studio-policies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eStudio Policies\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGinny Piech Street\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkill level:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntermediate \u0026amp; Advanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCost:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e$75\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials Fee:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e$10\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClass Dates: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWednesdays, October 14 \u0026amp; 28\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e9:30am - 12:30pm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLength of Class:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 hours — creating and sculpting your Kiln God Dude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 hours — glazing and decorating your finished character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClay Skills To Be Learned:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eH\u003c\/em\u003eow to use press mold and working with underglazes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials To Bring:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour favorite clay tools. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny favorite glazes or underglazes you would like to use during Session 2.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Indian River Clay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58517054259503,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/5432\/5295\/files\/673554037.jpg?v=1760457332","url":"https:\/\/indianriverclay.org\/products\/kiln-god-dude-w-ginny-wednesdays-oct-14th-28th-9-30am-12-30pm","provider":"Indian River Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}