Before & After

Before:  ✓ You’re trying to build a 3D form from one view, so width + depth disappear until it’s too late. ✓ Mid-build “fixes” usually just move the problem — because the whole form changes as you correct. ✓ The real issue usually isn't skill. It's missing a clear map before you commit clay. After:  ✓ You’ll map the form first (Front + Side + Top), so proportion stays visible the whole time. ✓ You’ll start your projects with a plan you trust. ✓ You’ll stop “fixing” by accident halfway through. ✓ And you’ll waste less time (and clay) on restarts.

Inside the live workshop, you’ll experience:

✓ A real-time demo: I’ll map a pear and narrate the decisions that matter ✓ A “not-good-at-drawing” friendly method: silhouette first, details later ✓ Clear checkpoints so you know when proportions are working (and what to fix when they drift) ✓ A calm, studio-style pace with guided timed practice so it clicks in your hands You’ll leave with a repeatable plan you can use every time you start a form.

In this 1-hour live workshop, you’ll learn:

✓ How to map any object so height/width/depth stay aligned (Front + Side + Top) ✓ The 3 core rules that stop distortion: eye level, silhouette/negative space, dimension transfer ✓ The slide-and-rotate trick to transfer width + depth without measuring ✓ Quick fixes for the most common “something looks off” moments ✓ How to reuse the worksheet as your go-to form map anytime you feel rusty

Your tools for confident forms

Workbook + worksheet + live Zoom + replay (yours to keep) Demo object: pear • Method: any form Ready to join us live? Save your seat below.

What You Get

✓ 1-hour live workshop on the 3-View Plan (Front, Side & Top) ✓ Live demo using a pear (demo object—method works for any form) ✓ Guided timed practice during the session ✓ Downloadable workbook + reusable worksheet ✓ Quick fixes for common proportion problems ✓ Simple next-step plan so you can apply it right away

Start with 3-View Mapping

Use the worksheet to plan Front, Side, and Top views—so your proportions are clear before you touch the clay.

Slide + Rotate Top View 

Transfer width + depth without measuring—so your top view stays aligned and your form doesn’t drift as you build.

Works for Any Object

Especially helpful for sculptural, object-like forms where proportion and volume really matter.

This is for you if…

✓ You want to make more sculptural, object-like forms and you need a plan before you commit clay ✓ You’re drawn to carving and subtractive forms (or anything with negative space) and want proportions to stay true ✓ Your proportions drift as you build and you don’t know why ✓ You’re tired of realizing it’s “off” halfway through ✓ You want a repeatable planning step (not random tips) that translates into better forms

This is not for you if...

You already sketch front/side/top views for every project and your proportions rarely drift.

Live Jan 20 at 7 PM (ET)

Replay posted Jan 21 (yours to keep) • Workbook + worksheet included

$27.00

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You’re Covered

This is a live workshop, so tickets are non-refundable. Can’t make it live? Replay will be posted inside the course on Jan 21 (yours to keep) Still stuck after you try the worksheet? Email a photo of your completed worksheet within 14 days and I’ll reply with tailored fixes You’ll receive a 10% off Pear Necessities code in your thank-you email (valid 7 days)

What Students Are Saying

4,250+ students taught over 30+ years of classes and workshops. These comments reflect the same clear, step-by-step guidance you’ll get in this live online workshop.

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Clear demo and instructions—once it clicked, I felt confident applying the method to other forms.
Brenda L.

Professional Potter

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A completely new method for me—explained clearly with a live demonstration that made it easy to understand.
Catherine R.

Hand Builder

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Clear, step-by-step teaching that made everything feel doable—and genuinely fun.
Sharon B.

Clay Enthusiast

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Thoughtfully planned steps, and the Zoom sessions felt almost like being in person.
Gurpreet N.

Beginner

Meet Your Instructor 

I’m Jacquie Blondin—ceramic artist and educator with 30+ years of teaching experience and a studio practice rooted in hand building and sculptural form.  I've taught 4,250+ people through classes and presentations. My approach is practical and repeatable—so you can stop guessing and build with more confidence.  In this workshop, I'll show you the 3-View Plan (Front/Side/Top) so you can map proportions before you build—and apply it to any form.

FAQs

Q: DO I NEED TO BE “GOOD AT DRAWING”? A: No—this is a repeatable mapping method (Front/Side/Top) to preserve proportion before you build. Q: IS THIS A PEAR-MAKING CLASS? A: No. A pear is the demo object, but you’re learning the 3-View Plan for any form. Q: WHAT HAPPENS IN THE LIVE WORKSHOP? A: You’ll learn the core rules, watch the demo, and do the timed 3-step practice during the session. Q: WHAT DO I GET? A: Live Zoom workshop + workbook + worksheet + replay (inside Thinkific). Q: WHEN IS IT LIVE AND WHEN IS THE REPLAY POSTED? A: Live: Jan 20 at 7 PM (ET). Replay posted: Jan 21. Q: HOW LONG DO I HAVE REPLAY ACCESS? A: Indefinite access. Q: WHERE DO I FIND THE ZOOM LINK AND DOWNLOADS? A: Inside the Thinkific course curriculum. Q: WHAT IF I’M STILL STUCK AFTER? A: Email a photo of your completed worksheet within 14 days for tailored fixes. Q: ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE? A: No—tickets are non-refundable (live workshop). Q: IS THERE A NEXT STEP? A: Yes—your thank-you email includes a 10% off Pear Necessities code (valid 7 days).

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 9 Lessons

  1. 1

    Start Here (2 minutes)

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome + How this workshop works

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      What to have ready

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Download the Workshop Workbook (PDF)

  2. 2

    Live Workshop Access (Zoom)

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Join the Live Workshop (Zoom Link)

  3. 3

    Replay (Jan 21)

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Replay Video (available after the workshop)

  4. 4

    Practice + Troubleshooting (After the live)

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Practice Again (using the replay)

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Download: 3-View Plan Practice Sheet (Reprintable) pdf

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Still stuck? Send me your worksheet (14-day support)

  5. 5

    Next Steps

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Where to go next

Ready to stop guessing?

Live: Jan 20 at 7 PM (ET) Replay posted: Jan 21 (lifetime access) Workbook + worksheet included Email your worksheet photo within 14 days for tailored fixes 10% Pear Necessities code emailed (valid 7 days)

$27.00

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