{"product_id":"ceramic-sculpture-the-animal-figure-fall-2026","title":"Animal Sculpture: Form, Character \u0026 Clay (Saturday - Fall #2 – 2026)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this six-week class, students will explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceramic sculpture through the animal form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, focusing on building expressive, dimensional work using handbuilding techniques. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on studio time, participants will learn methods for constructing armatures, developing volume and proportion, and refining surface details to bring animal forms to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the class progresses, students will explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurface treatments and finishing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including both traditional glazing and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealternative finishing methods such as cold finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing for expanded creative expression beyond the kiln. Instruction will also address planning for drying and firing sculptural work, as well as strategies for stability and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is designed for all skill levels, welcoming beginners interested in sculptural clay as well as more experienced students looking to deepen their figurative practice. 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Enrolling early prevents classes from being canceled, and ensures your placement in them!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation\/Refund Policy: Cancel up to 7 days before the start of class for a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days before the start of class are ineligible for refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003epractice makes progress\u003c\/strong\u003e, all students receive \u003cstrong\u003eFREE LAB ACCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e at the ICA Ceramics Lab for the duration of the class. More information to follow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin our clay community! 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