San Jose

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Clay Sculpture and Hand Building

Ceramics Workshop and Brunch Experience San Jose

Delving into the art of working with clay as you chow down on pastries and drinks in this workshop in Santa Clara!

Jiaren Cafe

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1.5 hours

1 to 15 (public classes), 5 to 50 (private) (private classes)

$95 - $105 (Earlybird price of $95 applies if you book into a public session 10+ days ahead)

San Jose

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Craft

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Pottery

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Clay Sculpture and Hand Building

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What you'll do

Discover the joy of clay during a special ceramic class and brunch experience in Santa Clara. This hand-building workshop is perfect for groups, beginner-friendly, and features a menu of delectable pastries and coffee.

Explore the art of hand-building with expert guidance at Chubby Hands. From understanding clay to crafting tridimensional wonders, your journey is both educational and exhilarating.

During this brunch workshop, you'll delve into the art of working with clay as a group while enjoying the drinks and pastries we have available. This is a great way to learn a new hobby or get together with friends for a creative, relaxing, and social activity.

What to expect:

* Understanding the Material: Learn about clay, its characteristics, strength, and the tactile sensations involved in working with it. Explore how your imagination and body play essential roles in the creative process.

* Basic Tridimensional Figures: Learn how to create fundamental three-dimensional shapes that serve as the foundation for your ceramic piece.

* Hand-Building Techniques: Discover a variety of techniques for crafting and decorating ceramic pieces. With these skills in your arsenal, you'll have the freedom to bring your creative ideas to life.

* A Menu of Select Pastries and Coffee: Complimentary drinks and pastries will be available to snack on as you craft your pieces!

Post-class Information:

After the class, every piece needs to sit for around 2 weeks to dry completely before entering the kiln for firing! This is to prevent any pieces from exploding inside the kiln from excess moisture. Once the pieces are completely dry, we take them to the firing studio and glaze and fire the pieces two times before they are complete! We fire in batches and the pieces are in the kiln for roughly 25 hours for each firing. Once the pieces are ready, we will inform the class in a groupchat! Items can be picked up from the cafe during cafe hours. Effective 11/24/2024: The turnaround time for ceramics is now 4-6 weeks due to the holiday season and capacity in the studio. We will give more updates when the turnaround time changes. Thank you for your understanding!

About Our Glaze: Mamo WhiteAll our ceramic pieces are finished with a signature glaze called Mamo White. This glaze offers a simple and minimalist aesthetic, allowing the natural beauty of the clay to shine through. The subtle speckles and textures from the clay's grog are gently highlighted, adding character and a handcrafted charm to each piece. Perfect for those who appreciate understated elegance and a timeless look.

More details about Private Event Booking:

We're excited to offer our private event hosting services, and we've outlined some key details for your convenience. The minimum payment for a private booking is $350, covering the first 5 attendees. Should you have additional guests, there will be a charge for each additional attendee depending on the workshop you are requesting. We're committed to making your event special, and we're more than happy to customize the design to align with your chosen theme. To kickstart the conversation and booking process, simply reserve space for at least one person, and from there, we'll provide further details tailored to your specific event requirements. We look forward to the opportunity to host your event and create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. If you have any questions or special requests, please feel free to reach out, and we'll be glad to assist you.

No-refund Policy

Kindly note that there is a strict no-refund policy for all classes purchased. Once a purchase is made, no refunds or store credits will be issued. By acquiring a ticket, we assume that you have thoroughly read and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined above.

Thank you for being a part of the Parttime Artists community!

Disclaimer and Guidance:

Please take note of the following important information:

Processing Time: It typically takes 4- 6 weeks for your pieces to complete the drying, firing, glazing, and final firing processes. The process takes 6-8 weeks during holiday seasons and special occasions. We will keep you updated with photos and videos once your pieces are ready. Kindly review the videos sent for confirmation of your pieces.

Pickup Instructions: Pickup of your finished pieces should be done during cafe hours. Please make arrangements to collect your items promptly.

Breakage or Loss: While we take utmost care in handling your pieces, there is a possibility of breakage or loss during the firing process. In such circumstances, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We may offer replacement housemate ceramics as a substitute, and we appreciate your understanding in such situations.

Responsibility: It is important to note that students are responsible for their own items. We kindly request your cooperation in promptly collecting your pieces when notified of their readiness and properly stamping your items with the provided stamps. This helps to avoid confusion or mistakes, such as inadvertently taking someone else's item.

Replacement and Mistakes: We are not responsible for any mistakes made by students, including but not limited to picking up the wrong item. Please ensure you verify and collect your pieces during the designated pickup times.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Warm regards, Chubby Hands Ceramic Workshop Team

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Save $10 per guest, when you book 10+ days before a session

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Knowledge required

Designed for beginners!

What you'll get

Clay, sculpting tools, glaze, and firing of your pieces will be included!

One complimentary drink and pastry will be available per person to snack on as you craft your pieces!

All workshop attendees will enjoy a 20% discount on anything they purchase at Jiaren Cafe on the day of the event.

What to bring

Nothing! All materials are provided! Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty as we provide aprons but clay can get everywhere!

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.

Location

Jiaren Cafe: Coffee, Boba & Events, Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA

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Jiaren Cafe

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Jiaren Cafe is a non-profit neighborhood cafe in Santa Clara, specializing in high-quality matcha drinks, local espresso, and fruit and herbal drinks. Jiaren Cafe serves as a space for our local community of San Jose. We offer community events and fun classes in latte art and barista skills. It's a welcoming location full of laughter and learning.

We proudly support female-owned businesses as Jiaren Cafe serves Ritual Coffee Roasters and sources products from other local female-owned businesses.