{"product_id":"christmas-tree-sun-29-nov-26","title":"Hand Built Christmas Tree Pottery Workshop - Sun 29 Nov 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHand-Built Christmas Tree Workshop 🎄\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate your own unique ceramic Christmas trees to bring a little handmade magic to your home this festive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fun, Christmas-themed pottery workshop, you’ll learn the simple technique of \u003cstrong\u003eslab building\u003c\/strong\u003e to create one or two hand-built Christmas tree decorations, depending on the size of your pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce finished and fired, your trees make lovely Christmas table decorations or can be displayed on a mantelpiece or shelf. They look beautiful during the day and can be lit from behind with an LED tea light in the evening (tea light not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous pottery experience is needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — just come along, get creative and give it a go! Bring a friend, family member or come along and meet some other clay enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday 29 November 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession times:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning: 9.30am–12.00pm\u003cbr\u003eAfternoon: 1.30pm–4.00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you finish your work early, you are welcome to leave before the end of the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $70 per person\u003cbr\u003eThis includes tutor time, all clay and materials, glazing and two kiln firings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 students per workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your trees will need to dry fully before they can be fired. Once they have been glazed and through their final firing, they will be ready for collection from CAC — usually within \u003cstrong\u003e3 weeks of the workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A cloth apron, if you have one\u003cbr\u003e• A closed drink bottle if you think you’ll get thirsty\u003cbr\u003e• Your creativity and willingness to give it a go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVenue\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE5 Art \u0026amp; Clay – Climate Action Campus (CAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e180 Avonside Drive, Avonside, Christchurch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull directions, including a map and instructions for finding the studio, will be emailed to you approximately one week before your workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The images shown are examples of previous students’ work. Your finished trees will be completely unique, and your tutor may guide you in a different creative direction depending on the clay and glazes available on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBooking \u0026amp; Cancellation Policy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to attend your workshop, you are welcome to \u003cstrong\u003egift your place to someone else\u003c\/strong\u003e who would like to come along. Please note that \u003cstrong\u003eNikkiWBceramics does not offer refunds or transfers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"nikki wallace-bell ceramics","offers":[{"title":"9.30 - 12pm","offer_id":55513515819327,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.30 - 4pm","offer_id":55513515852095,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9076\/3071\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_17_2026_10_51_31_AM.png?v=1789599123","url":"https:\/\/nikkiwbceramics.co.nz\/products\/christmas-tree-sun-29-nov-26","provider":"nikki wallace-bell ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}