{"title":"Classes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"classes-intro-to-throwing","title":"Intro to Throwing","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$425 Per Person — Ages 18 and up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAges 16–18 may participate with prior approval. Please contact info@taoofclay.com for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of wheel throwing, designed for true beginners or those returning to clay after time away. Over six weeks, you’ll build a solid foundation in ceramic technique while creating functional pieces from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn how to wedge clay, center it on the wheel through a technique called \u003ci\u003econing\u003c\/i\u003e, and throw basic cylinders—the core form behind many ceramic shapes. 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A curated selection of our favorite tools, as well as beginner tool kits for throwing and hand-building, are available for purchase in our on-site shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Tool List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePin Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWooden Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThrowing Rib (wood or plastic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTrimming Tool \u003cem\u003e(we recommend Kemper Pro-line or equivalent)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe class fee includes firing for up to 5 pieces. Additional pieces may be fired at our standard rate of $3\/lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Access: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a student, you’ll have access to the studio outside of class hours to practice and develop your skills further!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Please note: The studio is occasionally closed for events. Be sure to check our studio \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoofclay.com\/pages\/pottery-classes-calendar\" title=\"Calendar Tao of Clay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecalendar\u003c\/a\u003e online for any updates or closures affecting open hours.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or for other necessary reasons.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that all registrations are final, and we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissed Classes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not offer refunds or make-up classes. 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A selection of our favorite tools are also available for purchase in our on-site shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Test tiles for this specialized course will be fired as a group. Any additional work made in the studio during the 6-week course, but outside of class assignments, can be fired at our standard rate of $3.00 per pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Access: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a student, you’ll have access to the studio outside of class hours to practice and develop your skills further!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Please note: The studio is occasionally closed for events. Be sure to check our studio \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoofclay.com\/pages\/pottery-classes-calendar\" title=\"Calendar Tao of Clay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecalendar\u003c\/a\u003e online for any updates or closures affecting open hours.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or for other necessary reasons.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note that all registrations are final, and we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissed Classes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not offer refunds or make-up classes. If you need to miss a class, our staff will do their best to help you catch up during the next session or open studio hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions? Email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@taoofclay.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@taoofclay.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Josh Herman","offers":[{"title":"Sundays| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | September 13th - October 25th (skip October 4th)","offer_id":49866912956773,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7940\/1573\/files\/Copy_of_Copy_of_20230209-IMG_0414.jpg?v=1748027846"},{"product_id":"beginner-pottery-classes-san-diego-intro-to-hand-building","title":"Intro to Hand-Building","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$425 Per Person — Ages 18 and up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAges 16–18 may participate with prior approval. 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Open to all skill levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTools \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e We provide clay, glaze, sponges, buckets, and storage for students enrolled in this class. Please note that tools are not included—students are required to bring their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe recommend bringing a needle tool, wooden knife, your preferred throwing ribs, and trimming tools. A curated selection of our favorite tools, as well as beginner tool kits for throwing and hand-building, are available for purchase in our on-site shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Tool List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eknife (a cheap pairing knife works well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMetal Rib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSerrated metal rib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eflexible plastic rib \u003cem\u003e(optional)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWooden Paddle \u003cem\u003e(optional)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTrimming Tool \u003cem\u003e(optional, we recommend Kemper Pro-line or equivalent)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe class fee includes firing for up to 5 pieces. Additional pieces may be fired at our standard rate of $3\/lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Access: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a student, you’ll have access to the studio outside of class hours to practice and develop your skills further!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Please note: The studio is occasionally closed for events. Be sure to check our studio \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoofclay.com\/pages\/pottery-classes-calendar\" title=\"Calendar Tao of Clay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecalendar\u003c\/a\u003e online for any updates or closures affecting open hours.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or for other necessary reasons.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that all registrations are final, and we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissed Classes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not offer refunds or make-up classes. If you need to miss a class, our staff will do their best to help you catch up during the next session or open studio hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions? Email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@taoofclay.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@taoofclay.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao of Clay Team","offers":[{"title":"Tuesdays | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | June 30th - August 4th","offer_id":50221377814885,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tuesdays | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | August 18th - September 22nd","offer_id":50221377847653,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursdays | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | September 3rd - October 15 (skip September 24th)","offer_id":50269258580325,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM | September 29th - November 3rd","offer_id":50269258613093,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM | November 10th - December 15th","offer_id":50269258645861,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7940\/1573\/files\/Copy_of_Tao_Selects-36.jpg?v=1750890330"},{"product_id":"throwing-2-skill-refinement","title":"Throwing 2: Skill Refinement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mt-2 mb-8 text-gray-500\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$425 Per Person — Ages 18 and up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAges 16–18 may participate with prior approval. Please contact info@taoofclay.com for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for students who are ready to refine their foundational wheel-throwing skills and take on more complex forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the principles introduced in Intro to Throwing, this course offers step-by-step instruction in creating bottles with narrow necks, pitchers with pulled spouts, and larger open forms like bowls and plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough focused demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to throw with greater control and intention, troubleshoot common issues, and start integrating your techniques across a range of forms. We’ll also continue to develop trimming and glazing skills, exploring how finishing techniques can elevate your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique feature of this course is the continued integration of mindfulness into the ceramic process. You’ll be invited to deepen your connection to the wheel and your body, approaching each step of the process with curiosity, presence, and attention to flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, students will have expanded their repertoire of forms and built more fluency and confidence at the wheel—ready to move forward in their throwing journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate Beginner \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis course is intended for students who have completed an introductory wheel throwing class. 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Additional pieces may be fired at our standard rate of $3\/lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Access: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a student, you’ll have access to the studio outside of class hours to practice and develop your skills further!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Please note: The studio is occasionally closed for events. Be sure to check our studio \u003ca title=\"Calendar Tao of Clay\" href=\"https:\/\/taoofclay.com\/pages\/pottery-classes-calendar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecalendar\u003c\/a\u003e online for any updates or closures affecting open hours.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or for other necessary reasons.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that all registrations are final, and we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissed Classes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not offer refunds or make-up classes. 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Email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@taoofclay.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@taoofclay.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Josh Herman","offers":[{"title":"Saturdays | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | June 20th - August 1st (no class July 4th)","offer_id":50224434315621,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wednesdays | 6:00 -8:00 PM | July 8th - August 12th","offer_id":50221375357285,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tuesdays | 6:00 -8:00 PM | July 21st - August 25th","offer_id":50261428535653,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM | September 15th – October 20th","offer_id":50269260808549,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursdays | 6:00–8:00 PM | September 17th - October 22nd","offer_id":50269258875237,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM | November 17th - December 22nd","offer_id":50269258940773,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7940\/1573\/files\/Copyof20230209-IMG_0327.jpg?v=1752199594"},{"product_id":"the-in-between-throwing","title":"The In-Between: Throwing","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$200 Per Person — Ages 18 and up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAges 16–18 may participate with prior approval. Please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@taoofclay.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@taoofclay.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 4 week program is designed to help students maintain a practice between classes, develop consistency, refine technique, and explore the creative process at their own pace. The In-Between is intended for students who have previously taken a throwing class at Tao of Clay and want independent, self-directed studio time. Over each 4-week session, students have dedicated access to the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eclassroom space\u003c\/span\u003e to practice wheel throwing without instruction. Staff will be present in the studio for oversight and support if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStudents will have \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eaccess to our house clay and wheels\u003c\/span\u003e, paying only when firing  pieces at a rate of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e$5 per pound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: \u003c\/strong\u003eReturning Students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompletion of a previous Tao of Clay \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoofclay.com\/collections\/throwing-classes-san-diego\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethrowing class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eis required. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis course is not instructional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTools \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tools are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enot provided\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Please bring your own tools as needed. A selection of tools is available for purchase in our on-site shop. We provide all clay required during your session. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo outside clay or glazes are permitted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and our clay may \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enot leave the studio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pieces are fired at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$5 per pound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Only work created during The In-Between sessions may be fired. Firing will take place \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etwo weeks after the course ends\u003c\/span\u003e. Students may return to glaze their work at any time during Tao of Clay open hours. \u003cem\u003ePlease check the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoofclay.com\/pages\/pottery-classes-calendar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estudio calendar\u003c\/a\u003e for any closures that may affect regular access.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudio Access:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In-Between students may access the studio\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eonly during the enrolled In-Between session\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRegistration does not include access outside of the stated In-Between hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The In-Between takes place in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eclassroom space only\u003c\/span\u003e. Storage is available \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efor the duration of your In-Between enrollment\u003c\/span\u003e; all work and materials must be cleared out at the end of the session term. After the session ends, students may return \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eonly to glaze work created during their In-Between class\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: Cleanup begins 30 minutes before the end of each session. Plan your work time accordingly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or for other necessary reasons.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that all registrations are final, and we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrerequisite Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompletion of a throwing course at Tao of Clay is required to enroll in the In-Between. If you register for this course and have not previously taken a class at Tao of Clay, your enrollment will be canceled and your registration refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy purchasing this course, you acknowledge and agree to this prerequisite requirement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttendance and Refund Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe do not offer refunds or make-up classes. Please note that In-Between sessions are non-refundable and cannot be prorated. If you miss a class session, you will not be able to make it up at another time, and no refunds will be issued. Each session is reserved exclusively for enrolled students, and your scheduled time ensures access to the studio space and materials. We encourage careful planning so you can make the most of your session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions? Email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@taoofclay.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@taoofclay.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao of Clay Team","offers":[{"title":"Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | June 3rd - June 24th","offer_id":50187975229797,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fridays | 5:30 PM -8:30 PM | June 5th - June 26th","offer_id":50221491749221,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | July 1st - July 22nd","offer_id":50221491781989,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fridays | 5:30 PM -8:30 PM | July 10th - July 31st","offer_id":50221491814757,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | August 5th - August 26th","offer_id":50221491847525,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fridays | 5:30 PM -8:30 PM | August 7th - August 28th","offer_id":50221491880293,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | September 2 - September 23rd","offer_id":50269268279653,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fridays | 5:30 PM -8:30 PM | September 4th – September 25th","offer_id":50269268312421,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | October 7 - October 28th","offer_id":50269268345189,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fridays | 5:30 PM -8:30 PM | October 2nd - October 23rd","offer_id":50269268377957,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | SHORTENED TO 3 SESSIONS -  November 4th - November 25th (skip November 11th)","offer_id":50269268410725,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fridays | 5:30 PM -8:30 PM | SHORTENED TO 3 SESSIONS - November 6th - November 27th (skip November 13th)","offer_id":50269268443493,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | December 2nd - December 23rd","offer_id":50269268509029,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fridays | 5:30 PM -8:30 PM | SHORTENED TO 3 SESSIONS - December 4th - December 18th (skip December 25th)","offer_id":50269268541797,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7940\/1573\/files\/Tao_Selects-23.jpg?v=1772651742"},{"product_id":"throwing-large-with-josh-theo","title":"Throwing Large with Josh \u0026 Theo","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$500 Per Person — Ages 18 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges 16–18 may participate with prior approval. Please contact info@taoofclay.com for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReady to scale up?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin our founder, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshherman.com\/about\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJosh Herman,\u003c\/a\u003e and ceramic artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theohirschfield.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTheo Hirschfield\u003c\/a\u003e for a focused, high-level workshop on throwing larger forms. With two experienced instructors offering distinct approaches, this is a rare opportunity to deepen your practice while working at a new scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for intermediate students, this three-week course explores the technical and physical demands of going big. 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