Studio News FOR SALE Skutt KM1227~Cone 10 Kiln~240 volt~single phase~always used for bisque firing~Available late October or November~$850 Skutt KM1027-3~~240 volt~single phase~Available late October or November~$700 Please contact Julie if you are interested in either of these well maintained kilns. IMPORTANT DATES September 25~8 to 10 AM~Intro to Monitoring October 16-9 AM-Stewardship October 20-9 AM-Board Meeting Raku and Horsehair Firings Raku~Wednesday~October 11~8:30 am Horsehair~Wednesday~October 18~8:30 am For the season, Raku will be the 2nd Wednesday and Horsehair will be the 3rd Wednesday. Signs will be posted in the Studio. Members are invited to come and watch the magic happen. The Education Committee is looking for additional instructors for the Introduction to the Clay Studio Class. A first step would be to assist in an Introduction to Clay Studio class. Members who are interested should contact Al Koss using the blue Education tab to the right Classroom-If the classroom is being used for a class or a meeting you MUST wait to enter until the room is vacant. Please do not store your pieces in the classroom if you cannot adhere to this policy. Classes and meetings are listed on the calendar in the tab above, however sometimes there may be a meeting not listed. You may use these Contact Buttons
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GVR Clay Studio Classes
INTRODUCTION TO THE CLAY STUDIO September 11 & 13~~12 to 4 September 18~~8 until 12 Class is full Class #8092~~ October 2 & 4 ~ 12:30 to 4 pm October 9 ~~ 8:30 til noon Class #8093 ~~ November 6 & 8 ~ 12:30 to 4 pm November 13~ 8:30 til noon Fee $45~~Materials $10 TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING CLASSES YOU MUST BE A CLAY STUDIO MEMBER YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THESE CLASSES THROUGH GVR"S ACTIVE NET, BY VISITING A SERVICE CENTER OR BY CALLING 520-625-3440. INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING Deb Goalby Wedging and centering, opening the clay, pulling up the walls, and trimming Emphasis on developing good skills and habits. A flexible class aimed at beginning level success. 4 classes~ 12:30 to 4 pm~Thursdays~$100 Class # 8441~11/7, 11/14, 11/21 & 11/28 INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE Learn the basics of Sculpture, techniques, processes and tools. Students will create a small project to take home. 1 class~9 to 11:30~Thursdays~$30 Class # 8154 Thursday~9/21 Class # 8155 Thursday~10/26 Class # 8156 Thursday~11/30 FACES IN RELIEF Create several expressive faces in relief and combine to form a large mosoncrelic. All supplies are provided except clay. Bring B-mix or red clay 5 classes~9 to 11:30~Wednesdays~$70 Class # 8157 ~10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/1 FUN WITH SCULPTURE Create a sculpture of your choice with the help of three sculpture teachers. 5 classes~9 to 11:30~Wednesdays~$70 Class # 8153 ~11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, and 12/13 BEYOND BASICS~Teresa Turocy Learn more in-depth methods of clay building such as making trays, using textures, coil building, adding handles, using templates and patterns. Students will create a mug with a handle and a lidded box. SUPPLIES:Bring a 25# block of clay(speckled buff or B Mix with grog). Check the bulletin board for tool list. 4 classes~10 am to 2 pm~Thursdays~$60 $20 material fee Class #7920 - 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, & 11/9 Table Top Totem-Teresa Turocy Designing and creating a 2 and 1/2 foot tabletop or mini totem. Supplies-25# block of clay-recommend speckled buff. August 26-9 til 11 September 9, 16, 23,& 29~ 9 til 1 5 weeks-$60. $20 material fee paid to instructor Class # 8221~~FULL Custom ID Stamp~Teresa Turocy Create a custom ID stamp for your creations. 1 class~ $5.00 Class #7921 9-11 am~December 5 Class #7922 11 am to 1 pm~December 5 Clay Studio Workshops~FREEJapanese Spiral Wedging and Centering Workshop The importance of Japanese Spiral Wedging and centering clay for throwing will be demonstrated and discussed. Details on Education bulletin board. DEB GOALBY~October 9~2 PM~FREE WHEEL TUTORING Kent Amerman is available for 1 to 2 hour session to assist you with basic techniques or maybe a new form you want to explore. Call or text Kent with questions or to arrange a time and date. 602-463-3931 FREE |
~ Studio Hours ~
The Clay Studio is open and available for use by members as long as a monitor is in place. Check monitor schedule before arriving.
- Hours are:
- 08:00am – 7:00pm Tuesday through Friday
- 08:00am – 4:00pm Sat and Sunday
- 12:00 – 7:00pm Mondays
- Effective 1 Dec 2022, the cash register closes at 3:30 pm Monday through Sunday.
~ Membership ~
The studio is open to all GVR members once they have completed the Introduction to the Clay Studio class through GVR or have an approved waiver (for experienced potters). Waiver application may be found on the About --> Studio Requests page. Club dues are $35.00 for new members and are renewed annually in January.
~ Location ~
921 W. Via Rio Fuerte,
in the Santa Rita Springs Social Center
in the Santa Rita Springs Social Center
Thanks for visiting the GVR Clay Studio of Green Valley