{"product_id":"masterclass-making-japanese-cups-weekend-course-october-2026","title":"Weekend Masterclass October - Japanese cups - Level:Open","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVagnhöfdi 14, basement, Reykjavik.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e 5h per class, 3h for glazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.00-15.00, glazing 17.00–20.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e all materials and firing, tea \u0026amp; coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e Icelandic and English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel \u003c\/strong\u003eOpen Masterclass - basic throwing level is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher\u003c\/b\u003e Birgitte Munck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to make your own favorite Japanese styled teacups in the Weekend Masterclass October. We will practice t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehrowing off the hump - up to 3 kg of clay on the wheel - and make a range of different cups in size and style, such as yunomi, chawan and handled cups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will prepare our own special clay blend made at the studio, to get the right quality, texture and preferred brown-black color for the course.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eAlthough the course is focused on learning rather than making pieces, you will be able to keep 6 of the pieces you make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay one\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan\u003eOn our first day we're focussed on mastering throwing the cups off the hump and taking a deep dive into the magic of creating traditional Japan styled cups. We will use various throwing techniques, carve in the wet clay and applying texture into the claybody. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay two\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan\u003eOn our second day, we will be trimming, carving, adding handles to your pieces to make them ready for the first bisque firing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay three\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the third and last day of the course, you will learn how to glaze your pieces. You can choose from a wide selection of our different glazes, all made at the studio. If you're not able to attend the glazing evening, we can offer to do this for you from our preselected glazes. If you're not able to attend the glazing evening we can glaze your pieces in a single layered studio glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYour finished pieces can be picked up at the studio within 1-2 weeks finishing the class. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eYour booking can get refunded within 24 hours of purchase. After this period, your booking is binding, even if you miss one or more days of the course. If a class is cancelled by Reykjavik Clay, you will receive a voucher for a future course. It is not possible to switch course once booked. Please note that no refunds are given beyond the initial 24-hour window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Munck Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"10-11th October 2026. Glazing evening Wednesday 21st October 2026","offer_id":45701277876422,"sku":"6","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/8223\/3798\/files\/DSC3463.jpg?v=1772142671","url":"https:\/\/munckceramics.com\/products\/masterclass-making-japanese-cups-weekend-course-october-2026","provider":"Munck Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}