If you are a ceramic artist who enjoys working in a cooperative environment, IRPG is THE place to hang your apron.

We are a fully equipped, dynamic, professional clay studio with eight wheels, three indoor electric kilns, one outdoor gas kiln, plenty of hand building tables, a slab roller, an extruder, and many other community tools.  A wide assortment of glazes are available to every member artist.

Our goal is to provide opportunities to improve the ceramic artist’s creativity and knowledge of our medium while also sharing the duties of running a studio.  We enjoy showing our wares in our beautifully appointed studio and support community fundraisers such as Empty Bowls.  Building a community of "clay people" in a cooperative, healthy atmosphere is our number one priority.

Monthly fees are a very competitive $125 which gives you almost 24/7 access to the studio and use of all equipment.  (Members are asked to not access the studio while a class is in session.)  Please contact Valerie Karas, Owner/Director, at 321-610-7802, (alternate phone is 321-543-3645) for membership information.

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FUSED GLASS -- (Lori Emly, Instructor) All Skill Levels ($135 for six weeks) Monday 9:30a - 12:30pm.  Class begins June 3, 2013.  Class covers the basic and intermediate techniques of glass fusing.  Students will learn to use the kiln to achieve vibrant and original glass designs in functional and decorative pieces, including jewelry, small plates, wine stoppers, and more.  Participants will learn to add interest by introducing frit, stringers and metals to their work.   Students may bring their own glass, or supplies may be purchased from the instructor.  Lori is an experienced ceramic and glass artist with years of teaching experience.

POTTERY AND MOSAICS FOR KIDS 10 AND UP --(Lori Emly and Betsy Heath instructors)  $135 for six weeks, Mondays, 2-4pm.  Class begins June 3, 2014.  The young artist will be introduced to the basic pinch, coil, and slab  handbuilding techniques. We will also cover throwing on the wheel. Projects are designed to stimulate creativity in a playful way and will emphasize the tactile and plastic qualities of clay.  In addition, we will spend two weeks working on  a Mosaic Art project using some of the hand built pieces from prior weeks.

WHEEL THROWN POTTERY -- (Lori Emly, Instructor) All Skill Levels ($145 for six weeks) Tuesdays, 6-9 PM.  Class begins June 4, 2013.  This​ comprehensive class covers basic and intermediate throwing and hand building skills. Begin with making cups, bowls and vases and then continue to more complex pots.  Lori is an accomplished ceramic and glass artist with years of teaching experience. Her class allows for individual project and skill development.  Please bring a towel to class (we tend to get a little messy).

SCULPTURE IN CLAY-- (Suzanne Peiffer, Instructor) All skill levels ($145 for six weeks)  Wednesdays, 9a - Noon. Class begins June 5, 2013. This class is designed for the beginning and continuing student.  Suzanne is a classically trained sculptor with years of teaching experience.  Students are encouraged to bring to class visual aids and inspiration for their personal projects. Individual attention will be given to each student throughout the course, focusing on each student's respective goals.

MOSAICS -- (Betsy Heath, Instructor) All Skill Levels ($150 for six weeks, price includes basic mosaic supplies) Thursdays 9a - Noon. Class begins June 6, 2013.  A smashing good time!  Create artful mosaics by using familiar materials - ceramic tile, glass, pottery, stone, and found objects - in new and different ways. Betsy is an experienced mosaic artist who has taught many workshops and classes. Students may bring a project of their own choosing, or they will have options supplied by the instructor.  All levels of experience are welcome, and all forms of expression will be encouraged including functional and decorative pieces.

Pottery & Sculpture for Home Schoolers:

Thursdays 1-3pm.  This class will begin again in August.  ($125 for six weeks, registration and payment in advance is required to hold your spot, as space is limited. This price includes all clay and firings.)

Great class for Home Schooled Children ages 10 and up.  Class will cover the basics of wheel thrown and  hand built pottery, and sculpture.  Students will work on individual pieces learning techniques, and building confidence in the arts.  They will take home everything they create. The instructor will discuss the history and background of ceramic applications.

Girls Night Out:

Indian River Potters' Guild also hosts themed workshops as a social event with a kick.  Prior experience or special skill is not required.  Just a desire to have fun! For a $50 fee, you hand build the project alongside your instructor.  Your original work of art will be fired and glazed by the studio,  and ready for pick up about two weeks later.

We are happy to arrange workshops for your friends, women's group, team, or business.  We ask for a minimum of six people, and we'll create an experience just for you.

Please contact us for more information:

Valerie Karas, Owner/Director

vkaras@cfl.rr.com

Pottery & Sculpture for Home Schoolers:

Thursdays 1-3pm.  This class will begin in August, 2013.  ($125 for six weeks, registration and payment in advance is required to hold your spot, as space is limited)

Great class for Home Schooled Children ages 10 and up.  Class will cover the basics of wheel thrown and hand built pottery, and sculpture.  Students will work on individual pieces learning techniques, and building confidence in the arts.  They will take home everything they create. The instructor will discuss the history and background of ceramic applications.

Our pottery classes cover both wheel thrown and hand built approaches.  Our instructors are qualified to handle either approach in our classes.

We will be hosting a Raku Workshop with rising star Tim Jarvis.  Stay tuned for more info

We are please to have Suzanne Peiffer, an artist with a not so modest resume, instructing our Sculpture Class.  We invite beginning and continuing students to participate.  Just bring an apron, and an idea of what you would like to work on.

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