12/17 Clay Handbuilding: Fireplace Votive

Learn the art of slab building as we construct charming ceramic fireplace votives from clay. You’ll shape and assemble your own cozy little hearth, then bring it to life with tiny accessories for your mantle, and brick textured details.

This is a beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop — no prior clay experience required. Just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!

Pre-registration is required — each person in your group (including kids) must have a ticket.



What’s included:

Up to 2 lbs of clay per participant

Instruction in handbuilding techniques

Tools and materials for decorating your piece

Glazing and two kiln firings included



Additional info:

Want to sit with friends? Let us know in your order notes and we’ll do our best to seat you together

Class may be canceled if fewer than 5 people are registered 24 hours in advance; in that case, we’ll contact you and issue a class credit. Your finished pieces will be fired in our kiln and ready for pickup in about 3 weeks at The Firestone in Manchester, CT

You may also like the following events from The Firestone Art Studio + Cafe:

• This Wednesday, 26th November, 06:00 pm, 11/26 Clay Handbuilding: Gingerbread Ornaments in Manchester
• This Friday, 28th November, 07:00 pm, Holiday Pottery Painting at The Firestone 2025 in Manchester
• Next Wednesday, 3rd December, 06:00 pm, 12/03 Pottery Painting at Urban Lodge Brewing in Manchester

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