{"product_id":"mastering-large-bowls-special-workshop","title":"SPECIAL WORKSHOP* The Bowl Blueprint  Designing \u0026 Throwing Repeatable Forms for a Matching Set w\/ Scott Pierce(THREE-WEEK WORKSHOP - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bowl Blueprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigning \u0026amp; Throwing Repeatable Forms for a Matching Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEEL THROWING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Students must confidently centre clay on the wheel and throw a 4\" cylinder. This workshop is for those with intermediate-level skills; we won’t be spending time on the basics of wheel throwing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Duration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Weeks (3 sessions, 2.5 hours each)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThursday Nov 26, Dec 3, and Dec 10 from 5:30 - 8 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Overview:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake your wheel throwing skills to the next level with \u003ci\u003eThe Bowl Blueprint\u003c\/i\u003e, led by ceramic artist and production potter Scott from Mise Tableware. This three-week immersive class focuses on designing, throwing, and refining bowls that match in both shape and size—perfect for creating a cohesive set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of making a single statement piece, you’ll learn how to plan, measure, and throw with precision so every bowl you make works beautifully alongside the others. Whether your goal is a stack of soup bowls, a pair of serving pieces, or a matching breakfast set, you’ll develop the skills and mindset needed to throw repeat forms consistently—a hallmark of both production pottery and refined studio work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003cb\u003eWorkshop Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1 – Design \u0026amp; First Set Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to bowl design: proportion, shape, and intended use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for consistent measuring and shaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrowing the first size in your set, aiming for multiple matching bowls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2 – Second Size \u0026amp; Refining Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on Week 1 skills to throw a second size for your set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing callipers and profile guides to match proportions across sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTroubleshooting inconsistencies and improving repeatability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 3 – Trimming \u0026amp; Finishing the Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrimming all bowls for uniform weight and foot design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefining curves, lips, and edges for a cohesive look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional decorative touches for a unified style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScott, co-owner of The Clay Warehouse and founder of Mise Tableware, is a production potter known for his precision, clean design, and ability to throw consistent forms quickly. His approach blends traditional skill with modern design sensibilities, and in this workshop, he’ll share his process for creating bowls that not only function beautifully but also work together as part of a set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocation:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Clay Warehouse - #10-1770 McLean Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC, V4C 4 K8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\/Times: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThursday Nov 26, Dec 3, and Dec 10 from 5:30 - 8 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e All necessary materials are provided, including clay, tools, and firing services, as well as studio glazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter the Workshop:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePieces will be dried, bisque-fired, and ready for glazing. Students may pick up their bisque pieces in the following weeks.  all pieces will be held for up to 3 week following the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate Clay Experience Required\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents must confidently centre clay on the wheel and throw a 4\" cylinder. This workshop is for those with intermediate-level skills; we won’t be spending time on the basics of wheel throwing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnsure you can commit to all class dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWe plan our class dates far in advance to provide adequate notice for you to plan your life around our courses. We ask that future students registering for this class commit to all class dates. No make up sessions are given for special workshops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the first workshop date, and all cancellations are subject to a 15% administration fee. Cancellations made 6 days or less before the workshop will not be refunded. Once a workshop has begun, refunds will not be processed. We are a small business and must fill all spots in each class to pay our teachers and supply all materials and equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents attending the workshop must be at least 18 years old:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur studio is a mature space designed for adults looking to unwind from their daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Clay Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Thursday Nov 26 - Dec 10 from 5:30 - 8 PM","offer_id":46423747199175,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/6130\/5543\/files\/THEBOWLBLUEPRINT-01_ca3115f1-9f1f-43e8-ab7c-67b3cc6e4b83.png?v=1776803851","url":"https:\/\/theclaywarehouse.ca\/products\/mastering-large-bowls-special-workshop","provider":"The Clay Warehouse Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}