ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (C)

ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (C)

Adult Multi-Week | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Clay II

Beginner

1/15/2023-3/5/2023

1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun

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$255.00

$229.50

$40.00

Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.

  • All materials and equipment provided. Open to anyone interested in learning/relearning the basics of clay. Returning students welcome.

    Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.

  • You will receive 25 pounds of clay; additional clay is available for purchase.

    Students must follow current Covid-19 protocols, as outlined by our website. For more info visit visarts.org. This is an On-site course. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program: if interested please visit visarts.org.
Shelton-Eide, Cindy

Cindy Shelton-Eide is an artist and art educator living in Richmond, Virginia. As a native of RVA, Cindy grew up exploring the backyard creeks that feed into the James River, instilling a love of nature that would later inform all of her artwork. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Painting and Printmaking, and later with a Master of Art Education. After practicing under the great tutelage of ceramic artists at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, she finally realized that clay was her passion. She now teaches ceramics full-time at Goochland High School and part-time at the Visual Art Center of Richmond.

 

Website: eideceramics.com