Studio in Ceramics (5615)

Full year course- Prerequiste: Studio in Art Foundation

Clay offers endless creative possibilities. Throughout time, artist have been reinventing and renewing the art of ceramics. Studio in clay is an experimental course using clay as an expressive medium, beginning with the basic problems in hand building and glazing techniques. The course will then adavnce to more creative problem solving and eventually experiment combining pottery with sculpture.

All students will learn how to use a potter's wheel, as well as how to produce systemic works of art and clay formations that could be sold in a store. Every student will adavnce differently on the potter's wheel, but if willing to put in the effort, there are no limitations on what could be created. Students will be exposed to a variety of tools, machines, decorating techniques, firing process, histoical and contemporary artists and inspirational artwork. This course allows students to develop their own path as a creative individual in a great environment.

The class will teach skills that could be applied and used for a lifetime, and will benefit the ambitious student who is willing to sell their work and make a profit. Ceramics is a great foundation course for students who are pursuing a career in three-dimensional construction of different mediums. 
 Sketchbook required