{"product_id":"bird-ocarina","title":"Bird Ocarina - Make a Clay Whistle Flute - Member Exclusive","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFancy Bird Ocarina\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Member Exclusive Event~\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate a \"fancy\" bird ocarina (whistle type flute) - using Iceman \u0026amp; Colored Slips!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday, July 25, 2026; 9-4 PM and \u003cbr\u003eSunday July 26, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"37\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eIn this member workshop, we will create a working \u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"145\"\u003ebird-shaped ocarina\u003c\/strong\u003e using Iceman and colored slip. This class blends sculpture, surface design, and sound, a beautiful intersection of form and function.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"305\"\u003eThe bird has long symbolized freedom, hope, perspective, and the soul’s voice across many cultures. In creating a vessel that actually carries breath and produces tone, we lean into that symbolism, shaping not only clay, but sound itself.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eYou’ll learn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eHow to form a hollow whistle body that produces a clear tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"627\"\u003eThe fundamentals of air chamber and mouthpiece construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eHow to sculpt and refine a bird form that feels expressive and balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"767\"\u003eTechniques for integrating colored slip for pattern, contrast, and layered surface design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"860\"\u003eEach ocarina will be one-of-a-kind... part sculpture, part instrument, part personal talisman.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"955\"\u003eThis is a focused build session designed for members who love birds and are ready for a playful technical challenge.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eCome ready to breathe life into your clay!✨\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eClass Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKentucky Mudworks Iceman and custom color slip are included.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstruction will lead students to each hand-build their own piece. All levels welcome.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMember exclusive class!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOne Class... Hand-build piece. These pieces will be constructed with Iceman, colored slip, and clear glazed for final firing. (Glaze may be added if desired) The colored slip body will make this piece fancy!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIncluded: all clay, kiln firings, guided instruction.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunch...\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring a bag lunch (refrigerator available), grab take-out, or order in with from a local spot! We will have a 1 hour break for lunch at noon.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWe start classes promptly on time. Class Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please email with any questions.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e***************************************\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass meets in our studio at\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4035 South Florida Avenue\u003cbr\u003eLakeland, FL 33813\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e****\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlease email with any questions. Rachelle@MarvelousMudPotteryStudio.com\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"RachelleEason","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52349191586111,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6674\/3103\/files\/FancyBirdOcarinaPromo.png?v=1780313031","url":"https:\/\/marvelousmudpotterystudio.myshopify.com\/products\/bird-ocarina","provider":"Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}