{"product_id":"professional-development","title":"Professional Development: Beyond the Studio (Shortstack)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever made work you’re proud of… and then immediately gotten stuck on everything that comes after? Writing about it, photographing it, applying to shows or residencies—it can feel like a whole separate skill set no one actually teaches you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is about that gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll work through how to write about your practice in a way that actually sounds like you (not like an academic robot), how to apply to exhibitions and opportunities without overthinking it, and how to photograph your work so it catches the eye of those who see it. We’ll also talk honestly about the many different paths in the ceramic arts—what exists, what’s realistic, and how to start carving out your own version of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lot of people say “just make the work” like the rest will magically fall into place. It doesn’t. This class is about all the in-between stuff—the skills, shortcuts, and workarounds that make it easier to get your work seen and taken seriously, without losing your voice in the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t worry, this class is designed so you can work on your clay projects independently while learning the skills you need to get the work out of the studio, and into a gallery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this course you will learn to make an artist statement, biography, resume, take photos of your work, \u0026amp; will apply to one show\/gallery\/scholarship\/grant of your choice! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter this class you’ll not just be making the work—you will be getting it out into the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is intended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pottery-northwest.myshopify.com\/pages\/skill-levels-course-definitions\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ceramic students, but if you are newer, have passion and dedication, then please join us in this fabulous class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pottery-northwest.myshopify.com\/pages\/jessica-marie-mercy\"\u003eJessica Mercy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe clay is for everyone! Need tuition assistance? Please visit our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.potterynorthwest.org\/tuition-assistance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etuition assistance page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 bag of Reclaim (pick-up first day of class).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to use our studio during open studio hours to work on your projects in-between classes. Open Studio times are daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal half-shelf for storage of tools, clay, and in process work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Pottery Toolkit (should include a cut off wire, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, needle tool, sponge, trimming loop tool and double-ended ribbon tool.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApron or clothes that can get dirty are recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**Pottery Northwest has communal tools available for everyone’s use if you cannot afford to buy your own tool kit. Personal tool kits and additional clay can be purchased at the online student store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Mercy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52988575547708,"sku":"Class","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/7624\/1980\/files\/Summer26-Shopify8.jpg?v=1776971207","url":"https:\/\/pottery-northwest.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/professional-development","provider":"Pottery Northwest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}