{"product_id":"beginner-and-intermediate-wheel-skills-w-maria-sparsis-tuesdays-starting-july28th-9-30am-12-30pm","title":"Beginner and Intermediate Wheel Skills w\/ Maria Sparsis | Tuesdays starting July 28th | 9:30am-12:30pm","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"wsite-com-product-short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner and Intermediate Wheel Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis eight-week wheel pottery class is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students who want to build confidence and improve their skills on the pottery wheel. Whether you’ve never touched clay before or you already have some experience, this class will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating functional and decorative ceramic pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering clay, opening, pulling walls, making cylinders, and trimming. As the course progresses, intermediate techniques such as making bowls, mugs, and small plates will be introduced, along with surface decoration methods like carving, slip decoration, and basic glazing techniques. Intermediate students will be encouraged to refine their forms, improve consistency, and explore more complex shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach class includes demonstrations, guided practice time, and individual instruction to help students develop at their own pace. By the end of the eight weeks, students will have completed several finished pieces and gained a strong understanding of the pottery process from raw clay to finished, glazed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Registration is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/indianriverclay.myshopify.com\/pages\/studio-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eStudio Policies\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maria Sparsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $260\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $30 per bag of clay payable in cash or check to studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuesdays, July 28 \u0026amp; August 4, 11, 18, 25 \u0026amp; September 1, 8, 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9:30am-12:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials To Bring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWear clothes that are comfortable and can get muddy. Bring an apron and an old towel. You will need a basic pottery tool kit (see photo). These are available through axner.com, Amazon, or Michael's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay Skills to be Learned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic and intermediate pottery skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: 1239 16th Street Vero Beach 32960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Indian River Clay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58046374412591,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/5432\/5295\/files\/s329769480821712090_p198_i3_w3024_ee1c26a2-31ae-46f7-94c1-1eddf93bb3ea.jpg?v=1780502102","url":"https:\/\/indianriverclay.org\/products\/beginner-and-intermediate-wheel-skills-w-maria-sparsis-tuesdays-starting-july28th-9-30am-12-30pm","provider":"Indian River Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}