{"product_id":"make-stamps-and-rollers-with-helen-rasekhy","title":"Clay Imprintology: Textured Stamps and Rollers with Helen Rasekhy 8\/31-9\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA retreat is always a good idea. Best vacation ever, especially for new potters who are still exploring their own styles. During his particular retreat, Helen Rasekhy, aka \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_persian_potter\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Persian Potter on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Persian Potter \u003c\/a\u003e, will teach you to create your own personalized texturing tools with clay, designed by you, according to your own personal preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your pace, you should leave your 'claycation' with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e one large roller stamp of your own design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 3-10 other smaller stamps of varying styles and sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emost importantly, the know-how to become your own master of textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd you'll meet some very cool people while enjoying the simple tranquility of the Portuguese landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee: best vacation -no, Claycation ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1.2; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMaximum Class Size: 12 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1.2; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMinimum: 4 people (if we do not reach 4 by August 15, all deposits will be refunded)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pricing is in Euros and includes VAT (local tax). Guests from the US will see the pricing in dollars for the deposit. Final payment will be calculated at the exchange rate at the time of payment. If you'd like to pay in full now, we can make arrangements to do so via invoice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.2 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding-left: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll inclusive with Lodging:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIs available for four guests (two single rooms and one double room with two twin beds), and includes lodging at Villa do Barro, 24\/7 studio access, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners, plus transportation for a day of exploring  local towns Caldas da Rainha and Obidos, with a focus on Portuguese culture, art and architecture. Meals on this day trip (1 lunch and 1 dinners) are not included in the price of the retreat. All materials and firing are included\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.2 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding-left: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1,230 € with VAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared Double room 1,105\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€ with VAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.2em !important; padding: 0px !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003eThere is a small market and cafe in the village, about a 10 minute walk from the studio, for those who wish to pick up some food and basic things to keep in the kitchen. With a car there are larger grocery stores about a 15 minute drive away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.2 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding-left: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Inclusive without Lodging:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVisiting guests will enjoy \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24\/7 studio access, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners, plus transportation for a day of exploring  local towns Caldas da Rainha and Obidos, with a focus on Portuguese culture, art and architecture. Meals on this day trip (1 lunch and 1 dinners) are not included in the price of the retreat. All materials and firing are included. We have partnerships with three local accommodations and can help facilitate booking those spaces. Two locations are walkable, one requires a 7 minute drive. Lodging fees will be paid and arranged directly with the establishment you choose, they are not included here.\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.2 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding-left: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e825€ with VAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.welltraveledwares.com\/pages\/additional-accomodations\" title=\"Local accommodations\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee other local accommodations here- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNicole can help confirm availability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.2 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding-left: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Only:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocal artists can choose to participate in the workshop only, which includes materials, class time, instruction and lunches. Optional: we invite local artists to add on the Welcome and Farewell dinners. This package does not include the day tours or other meals, but modifications can be made as available.\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.2 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding-left: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500€ with VAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.2 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding-left: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 0.2em 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional: Add welcome and farewell dinners ala carte for an additional fee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003eDeposits must be made to secure bookings. The balance of each package will be due by August 1, and an invoice will be emailed to the email address provided in the deposit. Deposits are refundable, less credit card processing fees, if cancellation occurs by July 15. Cancellations between July 15-August 1 will be refunded at 50%. Cancellations after August 1 will not be refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eGuests must provide proof of travel insurance prior to arrival. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like to talk about arranging an extra week or two at Villa do Barro to practice new techniques or have a custom residency, please contact Nicole to discuss options and discounted pricing for retreat guests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfare and airport transportation from Lisbon are not included, but we can help make arrangements as needed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor guests not staying at Villa do Barro, or guests interested in exploring on their own, a rental car is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Participants: 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax: 12 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSample Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis itinerary is meant to give an idea of what to expect during your stay. Unforeseen events, like weather, may cause us to make changes at the last minute. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 8\/30\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTraveling guests arrive to Villa do Barro and\/or other local accommodations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e7:30 pm Welcome dinner at Vila do Barro for traveling guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 Monday 8\/31\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e10:00-5:00 Workshop with an hour lunch break around 1:00\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDraw your own designs on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDemos on preparing the clay to create:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHollow Roller Stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMedium Solid Roller Stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConic Stamps for circular designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eball rollers, disc rollers and signature stamps\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePreparing each of our clay forms for the next day's carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning our designs for each of our stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7:30 Dinner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 Tuesday 9\/1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10:00-5:00 Workshop with am hour lunch break around 1:00\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDemo on Hollow Stamp Rollers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Using the Dowel System to make the rollers) and Texture Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling out our rollers using dowels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving our designs onto the rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 Wednesday Sept 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10:00-5:00 Workshop with am hour lunch break around 1:00\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDemo on medium solid roller  \u0026amp; 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