Name: Dec 11 Pints and Pottery at Gizmo: Ornaments for any occasion
Start: 2024-12-11T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-12-11T21:30:00-04:00
Location: Gizmo Brew Works - Durham

Dec 11 Pints and Pottery at Gizmo: Ornaments for any occasion

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm (Please arrive early if you plan to order a beverage before class. Plan to end on time.)
Location: Gizmo Brew Works, 3109 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Enjoy a beverage at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham, NC while you design and create your own ornaments! You will be provided with one 7” x 11” slab of cream-white clay from which you can make as many hangable things as desired. Participants have walked away with anywhere from 3 to 8 creations, depending on size and design. Templates will be provided for popular shapes like circles and trees, or you can freehand cut the shape(s) you want. I will teach you how to apply underglaze decal images to personalize each ornament! A wide variety of designs will be offered such including Christmas, Hannukah, fungi, plants, dinosaurs, and animals, and some are pictured here.
At the end of class, I will take your creations to my studio to be fired, waxed, clear-glazed, and fired again. They will be dishwasher and microwave-safe. Your ornaments will be available for pick-up at Gizmo in Durham once they are finished.
FAQ:
Q: What kinds of ornaments can I make?
A: You can make them for yourself or as gifts! There are holiday-themed transfer images, alphabet and image stamps, carving tools, and other fun everyday transfer images you can get creative with. Make a "best dad" award, monogrammed medallions for your bachelorette party, rebellious 420 themed tree ornaments, or traditional holiday icons to decorate your Frasier fir.
Q: Do I need to know how to work with clay to take this class?
A: No - you do not need to have any knowledge about working with clay to make ornaments using this method!
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Your ID for a beverage and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. I will provide everything needed to make your dishes. Grab a friend and bring them too!
Q: How long is the class?
A: The instruction portion of the class will last about 30 minutes. Then you will have 2 hours to explore and finish your ornaments, and I will be there to assist. Please plan to end on time.