{"product_id":"pottery-classes-pet-portrait-workshop","title":"Pottery Classes - Pet Portrait Workshop","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaws, Claws \u0026amp; Personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Pet Portrait Sculpture Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Day Workshop \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday and Saturday,February 19 and 20, 2027 9AM-4PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday - February 21 2027 9-12 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlazing Guidance - Independent Consultation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll members welcome!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause every pet has a personality worth celebrating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something extraordinary about the bond we share with our pets. The familiar expression, the curious tilt of a head, the mischievous glint in an eye, or the quiet companionship that speaks without words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this special members-only sculpture intensive, we'll celebrate those connections by creating expressive, one-of-a-kind portraits of our beloved animal companions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether your pet is a dog, cat, bird, reptile, or another wonderful creature, you'll learn to observe and interpret the characteristics that make them uniquely yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Sculpture, Your Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll have the opportunity to create either:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sculptural bust:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Focusing on the head, neck, and chest, with special attention to expression and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full-bodied sculpture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capturing your pet's distinctive posture, proportions, movement, and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA companion sculpture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring two or more beloved pets together in one meaningful composition, capturing their individual personalities and the special bond they share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour interpretation may be realistic, whimsical, stylized, or somewhere in between. The goal isn't necessarily to create a perfect anatomical replica, but to capture the spirit of the animal you know and love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We'll Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout our 2.5 days together, we'll work with sculptural techniques that help us:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstand the underlying shapes and proportions of different animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruct expressive heads, faces, and body forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop recognizable features, including eyes, ears, muzzles, beaks, and other distinctive characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore gesture, posture, and expression as ways to communicate personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefine surfaces and details without losing the energy and character of the sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance observation with personal artistic interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonalized Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour pet becomes part of the workshop before we even begin!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately two weeks before the workshop, you'll be asked to submit several clear photographs of your pet from different angles, along with a little information about their personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRachelle will review these images and prepare individualized visual sculpting guides to help you approach your particular animal's form, features, and expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis advance preparation allows us to spend more of our workshop time building, exploring, and refining rather than trying to figure out where to begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Portrait With Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of our sculptures may make us smile. Others may bring back cherished memories. All will tell a story of companionship, affection, and the wonderful ways animals become part of our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an opportunity to create something deeply personal, filled with character, meaning, and a little marvelous mud!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvance Preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlease submit three to five photos and a short personality description by February 5, 2027 to Rachelle@MarvelousMudPotteryStudio.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration closes February 1st or until sold out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave 10-12 lbs of clay available to work with, although your sculpt will not use this full amount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Core sculpting tools are not required but are quite the -marvelous- assistant for sculpting. I highly recommend them. Here's the link for you to peruse. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diamondcoretools.com\/collections\/sculpting-tools\/products\/4-piece-sculpting-stylus-tools-set-1\" title=\"Diamond Core Sculpting Tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiamond Core Sculpting Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace is limited to allow for individualized instruction and guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome celebrate the little soul who has left such a big impression on your heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfo about Sculpture Workshops with Rachelle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses take place in \"Main Studio\" at \u003cbr\u003eMarvelous Mud Pottery Studio\u003cbr\u003e4035 South Florida Avenue\u003cbr\u003eLakeland, Fl 33813\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**We start classes promptly on time. \u003cstrong\u003eClass Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease email with any questions. 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