{"product_id":"hand-building-winter-solstice-lanterns-dec-16-630p-830p-1a7ec","title":"Hand Building Winter Solstice Lanterns Dec. 16 6:30p-8:30p","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Toc244541500\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eReturn of the Light: Winter Solstice Handbuilt Clay Lanterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the longest night of the year by creating something beautiful to welcome the return of the light!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eAs the Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, it also reminds us that brighter days are ahead. Join us at The Artisan Shop \u0026amp; Studio for a cozy, creative pottery workshop inspired by the beauty of winter, the night sky, and the return of the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eIn this beginner-friendly handbuilding class, you'll create your very own ceramic lantern using simple clay slab techniques. \u003cstrong\u003eNo pottery wheel or previous clay experience required!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eOur instructor will guide you step by step as you shape and assemble your lantern. Choose to create a \u003cstrong\u003efreestanding tabletop lantern or a wall-hanging design\u003c\/strong\u003e, then personalize it with beautiful cutouts that allow warm light to shine through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eDraw inspiration from crescent moons, stars, constellations, evergreens, or the returning sun. We'll have simple shapes and design ideas available, or you can create a pattern that's uniquely yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eOnce complete, your lantern will be carefully dried and bisque fired in our kiln. You'll then return to the studio during normal business hours to glaze your creation in the colors of your choice. 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