Beginner and Intermediate Wheel Skills w/ Maria Sparsis | Tuesdays starting Sept 29th | 9:30am-12:30pm

Beginner and Intermediate Wheel Skills This 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. Students 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. Each 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. Pre-Registration is required. Please review our Studio Policies Instructor: Maria Sparsis Skill Level: All Levels Cost: $260 Materials Cost: $30 per bag of clay payable in cash or check to studio. Class Dates: Tuesdays, September 29 & October 6, 13, 20, 27 & November 3, 10, 17 Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Length of Class: 8 weeks Materials To Bring: Wear 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. Clay Skills to be Learned: Basic and intermediate pottery skills. Location: 1239 16th Street Vero Beach 32960