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  {
    "id": "vb-101",
    "sku": "VB-101-BW",
    "title": "Beginner Wheel: Center & Pull",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 189,
    "durationHours": 8,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-05", "2026-09-02", "2026-10-07"],
    "description": "A four-session introduction to centering, pulling walls, and shaping bowls. Ideal for first-timers who want confident wheel basics.",
    "includes": ["Clay (10 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing", "Glaze night"],
    "outline": ["Studio tour and safety", "Centering drills", "Pulling even walls", "Trimming and finishing"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-102",
    "sku": "VB-102-HB",
    "title": "Handbuilding Essentials",
    "category": "Handbuilding",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 165,
    "durationHours": 6,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-10", "2026-09-14", "2026-10-19"],
    "description": "Pinch, coil, and slab construction for functional ware. Build mugs, trays, and small planters with reliable joins.",
    "includes": ["Clay (8 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Pinch forms", "Coil building", "Slab templates", "Handles and attachments"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-103",
    "sku": "VB-103-GZ",
    "title": "Glaze Lab Night",
    "category": "Glazing",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 95,
    "durationHours": 3,
    "seats": 12,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-15", "2026-09-12", "2026-10-17"],
    "description": "Explore layering, resist, and brushwork. Bring bisqued pieces; we supply studio glazes and wax.",
    "includes": ["Studio glazes", "Wax resist", "Test tile library access"],
    "outline": ["Surface prep", "Layering strategies", "Wax & brush control", "Firing notes"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-104",
    "sku": "VB-104-WT",
    "title": "Wheel Confidence: Cylinders",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 210,
    "durationHours": 8,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-20", "2026-09-24"],
    "description": "Dial in even walls and taller forms. We focus on repeats, trimming, and crisp foot rings.",
    "includes": ["Clay (12 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Centering refresh", "Repeat cylinders", "Compression & trimming", "Finishing details"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-105",
    "sku": "VB-105-KD",
    "title": "Kids Clay: Playful Forms",
    "category": "Kids",
    "level": "Kids",
    "price": 75,
    "durationHours": 2,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-12", "2026-09-09", "2026-10-14"],
    "description": "Guided projects for ages 8–12 using safe tools. Parents welcome to observe.",
    "includes": ["Air-dry or low-fire clay", "Kid-safe tools", "Aprons"],
    "outline": ["Studio intro", "Pinch pets", "Texture stamps", "Painting and seal"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-106",
    "sku": "VB-106-ON",
    "title": "Clay Basics Online",
    "category": "Mixed",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 79,
    "durationHours": 4,
    "seats": 50,
    "mode": "Online",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-08", "2026-09-05"],
    "description": "Live Zoom sessions covering clay types, wedging, and simple handbuilding you can practice at home.",
    "includes": ["Downloadable workbook", "Class recording (30 days)"],
    "outline": ["Clay types & wedging", "Pinch forms", "Coil joins", "Drying & basic finishes"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-107",
    "sku": "VB-107-SB",
    "title": "Slab-Built Mugs",
    "category": "Handbuilding",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 120,
    "durationHours": 4,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-18", "2026-09-22"],
    "description": "Template design, seams that last, and comfortable handles. Leave with a ready-to-fire mug.",
    "includes": ["Clay (3 lb)", "Template library", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Template cutting", "Seam joining", "Handle making", "Cleanup"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-108",
    "sku": "VB-108-BW2",
    "title": "Beginner Wheel: Bowls",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 189,
    "durationHours": 8,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-29", "2026-10-03"],
    "description": "Centering and pulling with a focus on open curves and neat rims. Trim feet that sit proud.",
    "includes": ["Clay (10 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing", "Glaze night"],
    "outline": ["Centering drills", "Open forms", "Rim finishing", "Trimming feet"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-109",
    "sku": "VB-109-GB",
    "title": "Glaze Chemistry Basics",
    "category": "Glazing",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "price": 145,
    "durationHours": 5,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-09-07", "2026-10-12"],
    "description": "Understand base recipes, fluxes, and colorants. Mix small batches and test tiles with confidence.",
    "includes": ["Materials for test tiles", "Safety gear", "Handouts"],
    "outline": ["Glaze components", "Mixing & sieving", "Application methods", "Firing variables"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-110",
    "sku": "VB-110-PM",
    "title": "Planter Masterclass",
    "category": "Handbuilding",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 195,
    "durationHours": 6,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-25", "2026-09-29"],
    "description": "Design drainage, walls, and texture for indoor planters. Includes tips for matching saucers.",
    "includes": ["Clay (10 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Wall thickness", "Texture mapping", "Saucers & fit", "Cleanup & drying"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-111",
    "sku": "VB-111-LD",
    "title": "Lidded Jars on the Wheel",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "price": 230,
    "durationHours": 8,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-09-17"],
    "description": "Taller forms with matching lids, galleries, and finials. Precision trimming for clean fits.",
    "includes": ["Clay (12 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Proportions", "Galleries & lids", "Finials", "Fitting & finish"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-112",
    "sku": "VB-112-TK",
    "title": "Starter Tool Kit",
    "category": "Tools & Kits",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 29,
    "durationHours": 0,
    "seats": 100,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": [],
    "description": "Take-home set with rib, needle tool, sponge, and trimming loop. Ideal for practice between classes.",
    "includes": ["Rib", "Needle tool", "Sponge", "Trimming loop"],
    "outline": ["Toolkit overview"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-113",
    "sku": "VB-113-OP",
    "title": "Open Studio Pass (Day)",
    "category": "Mixed",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 45,
    "durationHours": 3,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-11", "2026-08-25", "2026-09-08"],
    "description": "Independent practice time with staff on hand for light guidance. For students with prior basics.",
    "includes": ["Wheel & table access", "Shared tools"],
    "outline": ["Orientation", "Independent making", "Cleanup"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-114",
    "sku": "VB-114-TM",
    "title": "Textured Mugs: Stamps & Slips",
    "category": "Handbuilding",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 135,
    "durationHours": 5,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-09-03", "2026-10-01"],
    "description": "Design textures with stamps and colored slips. Create tactile mugs with personality.",
    "includes": ["Clay (6 lb)", "Slip pigments", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Stamp design", "Slip application", "Handle comfort", "Glaze planning"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-115",
    "sku": "VB-115-BP",
    "title": "Beginner Pinch Pots",
    "category": "Handbuilding",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 85,
    "durationHours": 3,
    "seats": 12,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-16", "2026-09-20"],
    "description": "The perfect first clay experience: pinch technique, simple trimming, and soft burnishing.",
    "includes": ["Clay (3 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Clay prep", "Pinching evenly", "Burnish basics", "Drying tips"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-116",
    "sku": "VB-116-SF",
    "title": "Surface Design: Sgraffito",
    "category": "Glazing",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 129,
    "durationHours": 4,
    "seats": 10,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-08-28", "2026-09-26"],
    "description": "Carve through colored slip to reveal line art and patterns. Best with leather-hard pieces.",
    "includes": ["Colored slips", "Carving tools"],
    "outline": ["Slip layering", "Design transfer", "Carving control", "Drying & fire"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-117",
    "sku": "VB-117-TH",
    "title": "Throwing for Handles",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 110,
    "durationHours": 4,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-09-06"],
    "description": "Pull and attach comfortable handles that balance form and function.",
    "includes": ["Clay (4 lb)", "Tool set use"],
    "outline": ["Handle pulls", "Attachment", "Cleanup", "Finishing"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-118",
    "sku": "VB-118-TR",
    "title": "Trimming Mastery",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "price": 120,
    "durationHours": 4,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-09-13"],
    "description": "Crisp foot rings, chatter control, and repeatability for refined finishes.",
    "includes": ["Tool set use", "Demonstrations"],
    "outline": ["Chucks & grips", "Foot rings", "Chatter & vibe", "Finish & sign"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-119",
    "sku": "VB-119-KT",
    "title": "Home Clay Kit (Pickup)",
    "category": "Tools & Kits",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "price": 39,
    "durationHours": 0,
    "seats": 100,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": [],
    "description": "Take home 5 lb of clay and a basic tool set to keep your hands busy between classes.",
    "includes": ["5 lb clay", "Basic tools"],
    "outline": ["Kit contents", "Care tips"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-120",
    "sku": "VB-120-AT",
    "title": "Advanced Teapots",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "price": 265,
    "durationHours": 10,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-10-05"],
    "description": "Design and throw multi-part forms with fitted lids, spouts, and strainers for graceful pours.",
    "includes": ["Clay (14 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Body & spout", "Lid & gallery", "Assembly", "Finishing"]
  },
  {
    "id": "vb-121",
    "sku": "VB-121-MS",
    "title": "Minimalist Dinnerware",
    "category": "Wheel Throwing",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "price": 240,
    "durationHours": 9,
    "seats": 8,
    "mode": "Studio",
    "startDates": ["2026-10-10"],
    "description": "Throw and trim matching plates and bowls with consistent profiles and stackable feet.",
    "includes": ["Clay (12 lb)", "Tool set use", "Bisque firing"],
    "outline": ["Profile templates", "Repeat throwing", "Trimming sets", "Glaze fit"]
  }
]