{"product_id":"pottery-handbuilding-foundations-4-week-series","title":"Handbuilding Foundations: 4-Week Series","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003eSkill-Building\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall-group instruction designed for repetition, confidence, and growth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eHandbuilding Foundations: 4-Week Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beginner-friendly pottery course created for anyone who wants to build strong clay skills, learn multiple techniques, and create with consistency over time. 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