CLASSES
CLASSES
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN CLAY PARTY?
OR THAT PRIVATE CLAY LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE AT INDIAN RIVER CLAY?
OR THAT PRIVATE CLAY LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE AT INDIAN RIVER CLAY?
- Clay parties are $35 per person for the group. You provide your refreshments and Indian River Clay will take care of everything clay.
- Private lessons are $45/hour, minimum 3 hours or $60/hour for 2 people.
Contact us for more details or to schedule a party or lessons.
- Private lessons are $45/hour, minimum 3 hours or $60/hour for 2 people.
Contact us for more details or to schedule a party or lessons.
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
Indian River Clay is fortunate to have an experienced and diverse group of artists as instructors. To learn more about them click here.
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BEGINNING POTTERY - TIME TO GET WHEEL!
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In this 8 week course we’ll focus on developing fundamental throwing skills on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to create a variety of basic forms including basic cylinders, bowls, and lidded jars. Whatever your level you’ll improve your skills, build confidence and have fun along the way.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Nancy Blair Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate Cost: $240 Materials Fee: $25 for bag of clay to be purchased from IRC at first class Class Dates: Tuesdays, August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: Basic pottery tools. Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 Class in session. Sign up for the October session. Check later for our next offering of this class. |
OCTOBER
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SANTA-CICLE ORNAMENT SET - AN INTRO INTO COIL BUILDING
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Join Zoey October 3rd to explore the basics of Clay Construction. The project at hand will be a set of at least 6 ornaments. These ornaments will depict santa in the form of an icicle. Each participant will form and underglaze a half dozen ornaments in this session.
We will discuss and explore the act of rolling out coils, mending by scoring, abstract ideas, and sculpting. This class will be a great way to get festive and make this years christmas tree, truly one of a kind. All participants will be able to pick up their projects, two weeks from class date, sealed and strung up. Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Zoey Bridges Skill Level: Beginners welcome Cost: $40 Materials Fee: $15 Class Date: October 3 Time: 9 AM to 1 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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THE LOWLY PINCH POT
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Probably our first clay project was a pinch pot in kindergarten. Well, as it turns out those pinch pots were the foundation of our experience in clay. Take that lowly beginning and build on it in Ginny’s pinch pot class. You will expand your clay skills physically and philosophically. Come join the fun! Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: All Levels Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $0 Class Date: October 4 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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CARVING WITH RICHARD RAMIREZ
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We are extremely fortunate to have guest instructor Richard Ramirez bring his carving skills to Indian River Clay. Richard was featured artist on the Sebastian Art Tour and is a retired high school art teacher from California. Bring your favorite tools and learn the techniques of carving on clay. A clay slab will be provided for practice. In addition bring a leather hard piece (either wheel thrown or hand built) which you would like to carve.Class description
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Richard Ramirez Skill Level: Some clay experience necessary Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $0 Class Date: October 7 Time: 6 to 8 PM Materials To Bring: Your favorite tools Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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COIL POT SPOON RESTS
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Join Zoey on Thursday October 24th at 6 to 9 PM to explore the basics of Coil Building and Construction. Using rolled out coils of various shapes, the participant will create a “coil pot dish”. This dish can easily be made into a spoon rest by creating a divot in the dish's walls to hold the spoon’s shaft. In this session we will discuss and explore the act of rolling out coils, coil forms, mending by scoring, coil pot characteristics, and tips to achieve a strong vessel. Don’t forget to bring a snack and beverage of your liking.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Zoey Bridges Skill Level: Beginners welcome Cost: $30 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: October 24 Time: 6 to 9 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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BEGINNING POTTERY - TIME TO GET WHEEL
- Class is full. Check later for a new listing. |
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In this 8 week course we’ll focus on developing fundamental throwing skills on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to create a variety of basic forms including basic cylinders, bowls, and lidded jars. Whatever your level you’ll improve your skills, build confidence and have fun along the way.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Nancy Blair Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate Cost: $240 Materials Fee: $25 for bag of clay to be purchased from IRC at first class Class Dates: Tuesdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 and 10 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: Basic pottery tools. Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 Class full. Stay tuned for the next listing of this class. |
A LESSON IN SGRAFFITO |
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sgraf·fi·to
/zɡräˈfētō,skrä-/ noun a form of decoration made by scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer of a contrasting color, typically done in plaster or stucco on walls, or in slip on ceramics before firing. Join Ginny as she takes you through the basics of the sgraffito technique, giving you the foundation to build on in making your own sgraffito masterpieces. Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: All levels Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: October 16 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE WHEEL - Class is full. Check later for a new listing. |
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This class is intended for beginners students with little or no pervious experience using the wheel. Students with more experience are welcome to join and work at their own pace, with guidance. Class will focus on fundamentals of wedging, centering, opening lifting and producing basic pottery forms such as bowls, cylinders, mugs, plates and vases. Time will also be spent on glazing techniques. Students buy their own clay at $25 for a 25 pound bag the first class.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Maria Sparsis Skill Level: Beginner and intermediate Cost: $240 Materials Fee: $25 purchase of bag of clay Class Date: October 16, 28, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4. Time: 6 to 9 PM Materials To Bring: none Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
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GNOME ORNAMENTS
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Come in for one evening, bring a snack and a beverage, if you like, and learn how to make two or more adorable/mischievous little gnomes for decorating a tree or a tabletop. Although we won't get to paint our gnomes at the studio, you will learn how to use Patio Paints to bring your gnomes to life after they are fired, and you take them home.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Maria Sparsis Skill Level: All levels Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: October 17 Time: 6 to 8 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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KURI NUKI
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Kuri Nuki, or "carving out" is a Japanese clay technique where one starts with a block of clay and and removes the clay until the desired vessel emerges. The technique is part skill and part intuition, letting the clay speak to the creator to arrive at the final object. Join Ginny to explore this interesting approach to clay making.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: All levels Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: October 19 Time: 9 Am to Noon Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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THREE DIMENSIONAL ART: EXPLORING ANIMAL SCULPTURE
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Everyone loves a puppy, so come create one (or another favorite animal) out of clay! This course will provide beginning through advance students an opportunity to learn techniques for building freestanding figures using coiling construction and to explore surface enhancements with sculptor, Amy Grabelsky. Bring a photo of your favorite pet – or any animal you wish to create—to use as reference. In this class, geared toward all levels of experience, participants will create a body, add head and legs, and learn to refine the details of your sculpture to create a realistic representation.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Amy Grabelsky Skill level: Some Experience Necessary Cost: $120 Materials Fee: $15 Class Dates: Wednesdays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: none Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
NOVEMBER
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LUMINARIA: HAND-BUILT TREES
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Let there be candlelight, happiness, and clay! Join a group, friends or new acquaintances in creating individual sets of ceramic trees designed to hold small candles or votives. Your trees, perfect for holiday display, will be fashioned from clay slabs with decorative motifs and cut-out shapes of stars, moons, or circles through which little lights will shine. Bring your imagination to this two-session class; if time permits, add animals or small buildings to your forest scene. Session 1 - design and build, Session 2 - refine, wax, and glaze. Participants will pick up final fired pieces at the studio.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Amy Morse Skill Level: All levels Cost: $40 Materials Fee: $6 Class Date: November 2, 16 Time: 9 AM to Noon on November 2, 9 to 10 AM on November 16 Materials To Bring: none Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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GUARDIAN MASKS
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In this two-session class you will, in the first session, learn how to build a clay guardian mask (a creature of your imagination designed to be just a little bit scary so they can protect you and your home), using an inverted plaster mold. In the second session, you will use underglazes to decorate and bring life to your Guardian.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Maria Sparsis Skill Level: All levels Cost: $65 Materials Fee: $10 Class Date: November 4, December 2 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
SOUP BOWL DAY IN THE STUDIO! NOVEMBER 7
Everyone come purchase soup and bowls!
This event benefits the Samaritan Center for sheltering homeless families.
Everyone come purchase soup and bowls!
This event benefits the Samaritan Center for sheltering homeless families.
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THINKING ABSTRACT - TUBULAR WIND CHIMES
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In this abstract clay workshop, different shapes and sizes of pendants will be paired together to create a suspended piece of art. This piece of art is designed to be a wind-chime. Once hung in an airy space, the tubular pendants will collide creating a beautiful sound. Different pitches can be achieved based on formation. Join Zoey Bridges on Thursday November 7th at 6 PM to explore the possibilities of clay and create an abstract chime of your own. All pieces will be available for pickup upon notice (chimes will be fired, sealed, and strung for participants.) Don’t forget to bring a snack and beverage of your liking.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Zoey Bridges Skill Level: Beginners welcome Cost: $40 Materials Fee: $10 Class Date: November 7 Time: 5:30 to 9:30 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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DROP MOLDS - GIVING HANDS TRINKET DISH SET
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Welcome all on Thursday, November 14th from 9 AM to Noon to get your ‘hands’ dirty and join Zoey Bridges to play with clay slabs. The technique at hand will be a beginner's guide to drop molds. Everyone will form a trinket dish or two, out of a hand or three…All participants will be able to choose a glaze color of their liking and pieces will be ready upon notice by phone (two kiln fires.) Don’t forget to bring a snack and beverage of your liking.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Zoey Bridges Skill Level: Beginners welcome Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: November 14 Time: 6 to 9 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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PORCELAIN SNOW FLAKES
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Come in for one evening and bring a snack and a beverage if you like and learn how to make a dozen or more porcelain snowflake ornaments for decorating or for gift giving. No tools or experience necessary.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Maria Sparsis Skill Level: All levels Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: November 15 Time: 6 to 8 PM Materials To Bring:None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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MOLD MAKING
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Join Ginny in making a two-part plaster mold which can be used for both pressing and slip casting in clay.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: All Levels Cost: $40 Materials Fee: $10 Class Date: Saturday, November 16 Time: 10 AM to 2 PM Materials To Bring: Participants will need to bring a relatively simple shape to use for the mold. Doll heads work nicely. Can also be as simple as a geometric shape such as a ball or a box. Box must be made of something more substantial than cardboard. Objects must be no larger than 4" x 4" approximate. Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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MISHIMA
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Learn the technique of Mishima; creating fine lines with slip inlay. You will receive a wheel-thrown mug that you can decorate with your own design. Bring a small line drawing (approximately 2x2 inches), printed on copy paper, that you would like to transfer to your mug.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Maria Sparsis Skill Level: All Levels Cost: $45 Materials Fee: $10 Class Date: Monday, November18 Time: 1 to 5 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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MAKING WITH SLABS
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In this 4 week class, participants will explore the various possibilities of building with clay slab, from slump molds to pattern construction. Students will complete a number of projects. Glazing will also be covered.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: All Levels Cost: $120 Materials Fee: $10 Class Date: Monday, November 25, December 2, 9, 16 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
DECEMBER
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KURI NUKI
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Kuri Nuki, or "carving out" is a Japanese clay technique where one starts with a block of clay and and removes the clay until the desired vessel emerges. The technique is part skill and part intuition, letting the clay speak to the creator to arrive at the final object. Join Ginny to explore this interesting approach to clay making.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: All levels Cost: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: Thursday, December 5 Time: 6 to 9 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
ART TRAIL AT INDIAN RIVER CLAY
Indian River Clay is proud to be one of the studios on the 2019 Art Trail. We will be featuring 5 of our studio artists.
Be sure to make us one of your stops! More information at Vero Beach Art Club.
Indian River Clay is proud to be one of the studios on the 2019 Art Trail. We will be featuring 5 of our studio artists.
Be sure to make us one of your stops! More information at Vero Beach Art Club.
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LITHOGRAPHY PRINTING ON CLAY
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Don't miss this!! Lithography is a method of printing based on the fact that oil and water don't mix. Explore the possibilities of using this technique on clay instead of paper.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: All Levels Cost: $45 Materials Fee: $5 Class Date: December 11 Time: 9 AM to Noon Materials To Bring: A selection of laser photocopies in black and white (which can be made at Staples), approximately 4" square. Copies should be made with as heavy an application of toner as possible. This technique will not work with inkjet copies. Some photocopies will be available as well. Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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BEGINNER CLAY PLAY - SET OF SAILS WALL HANGING
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All are welcome to join Zoey Bridges on Thursday December 12th from 6 to 9 PM to design, sculpt, and mend a pair of sails to your liking. Once formed, the sails will be under-glazed with paints provided and clear glazed by the instructor, after firing. Everyone will either choose to create a boat hull from a clay slab or, a piece of driftwood provided by the instructor. Once kiln fired for the second time the sail boats will be assembled and ready for pick up upon notice (by phone.)
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Zoey Bridges Skill Level: Beginners welcome Cost: $30 Materials Fee: $10 Class Date: December 12 Time: 6 to 9 PM Materials To Bring: None Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
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UNDERGLAZE TRANSFERS ON THE INSIDE OF A BOWL
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Join Ginny to learn how to apply an underglaze transfer on the inside of a wheel-thrown bowl. Those who participate in this class must be able to comfortably throw a bowl from the hump on the potters wheel.
Pre-Registration is required. Instructor: Ginny Piech Street Skill Level: Intermediate wheel throwing skills Cost: $45 Materials Fee: $10 Class Date: December 13 Time: 1 to 4 PM Materials To Bring: Location: 1174 S US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 REGISTER |
MORE ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS HERE
Indian River Clay Class Refund Policy
For cancellations up to one week before the first class day, a refund less $25 handling charge will be given. For cancellations from one week up to 24 hours before the start of class, credit will be given for a future class within 3 months of the class not attended. For cancellations 24 hours before the start of class and on, no refund will be issued.
For cancellations up to one week before the first class day, a refund less $25 handling charge will be given. For cancellations from one week up to 24 hours before the start of class, credit will be given for a future class within 3 months of the class not attended. For cancellations 24 hours before the start of class and on, no refund will be issued.
Are you interested in being an instructor?
We invite you to submit a proposal for a class of your design. We are now taking class proposals for April, May and June. Following are a few suggestions of classes we may be interested in. But please feel free to be creative with your class offerings.
• Beginner and intermediate wheel throwing.
• Advance project class wheel throwing
• Hand-building – beginner and intermediate
• Exploring hand-building with coils
• Exploring hand-building with slabs
• Exploring hand-building with pinch pots
• Sculpture - vessels and figurative
• Glazing / decorating / surface treatment / transfers
Classes can be of varying lengths and times. We encourage you to consider offering day, night or weekend classes. Download the class proposal form, instructor’s agreement and indemnity forms below to submit your ideas. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the education committee directly at the emails listed above. We look forward to reading your proposals and seeing you at Indian River Clay.
Submit proposals to Indian River Clay by mail to Indian River Clay, 1174 South US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 or make arrangements to deliver them in person to the Studio. We are not accepting email submissions at present.
Are you interested in being an instructor?
We invite you to submit a proposal for a class of your design. We are now taking class proposals for April, May and June. Following are a few suggestions of classes we may be interested in. But please feel free to be creative with your class offerings.
• Beginner and intermediate wheel throwing.
• Advance project class wheel throwing
• Hand-building – beginner and intermediate
• Exploring hand-building with coils
• Exploring hand-building with slabs
• Exploring hand-building with pinch pots
• Sculpture - vessels and figurative
• Glazing / decorating / surface treatment / transfers
Classes can be of varying lengths and times. We encourage you to consider offering day, night or weekend classes. Download the class proposal form, instructor’s agreement and indemnity forms below to submit your ideas. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the education committee directly at the emails listed above. We look forward to reading your proposals and seeing you at Indian River Clay.
Submit proposals to Indian River Clay by mail to Indian River Clay, 1174 South US 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 or make arrangements to deliver them in person to the Studio. We are not accepting email submissions at present.
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