Garden Gnome

Dive into the whimsical world of garden gnomes with this Clay Encounter. You'll learn to sculpt, mold and paint your own charming ceramic stoneware garden gnome. Your gnome will be safe to live outside in your flower garden but is recommended to be brought inside during freezing temperatures. 

How it works:

This is a step by step instructed Clay Encounter that is intended for ages 8 and up. This price includes the Glaze Encounter which will occur at a later date after the bisque firing process is complete.  During the Clay Encounter you will learn to sculpt a garden gnome utilizing 1 pound of raw stoneware clay.  You will choose which accessories you want your gnome to wear. We anticipate this to take approximately 1 hours.

You will be contacted once the bisque firing process is complete and you will be provided a 2 week schedule to return for the Glaze Encounter.  In this step, you will learn to glaze your gnome with a dishwasher safe glaze.  Your piece will then be glaze fired and you'll receive a one week schedule for pick up.  

Things to note:

-No prior experience is required. 

-Participants ages 8-16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. 

-Workshop will be held at the WPG DIY Studio located at 318 N Clinton Ave, Saint Johns, MI 48879 unless otherwise stated.   

-Just as each artist is unique, your finished pottery will be as well. 

-You may bring food and beverages. 

-Dress to get messy!  Aprons are available.  

-If you are unable to participate in a Glaze Encounter during the two week schedule that is provided, you may pick up your project and return within 90 days at no additional cost.  If you return after the 90 day window, there will be a $10 firing fee applied.  

-Disclaimer: no guarantee is offered, explicit or implied, regarding the quality or serviceability of fired work. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the best possible outcome for every firing. Use of the studio indicates you agree that you will not hold the studio, it’s volunteers, or any other person associated with the studio responsible for work that is damaged or defective in any way while in the studio at any stage of the process. While working with clay is relatively safe, there are hazards and risks. These risks include the possibility of injuries or illness related to the use of the studio, materials, or equipment. Use of the studio indicates you agree that you have been informed of the risks.

-We acknowledge that unforeseen circumstances may arise, however, cancellations are eligible only for in-store credit. Please contact us a minimum of 24 hours prior to class to reschedule a make-up session (if available) or to request your in-store credit. Any cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the class or no-shows are not subject to credit or make-up sessions. Thank you for understanding and cooperation.