Session 1 (June 26 - July 17)
Two-hour studio course: Hand-Building will explore techniques in ceramics including slab and coil work and modeling. Students will create a variety of functional and sculptural objects using these methods. Students will also learn different glazing and firing techniques.
One-hour studio course: Plaster and Ceramic Sculpture will investigate sculptural approaches to using these materials. Students will explore a variety of processes including additive, subtractive and casting techniques.
Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)
Evening tutorial twice a week
Visual Arts Studio Seminar
Session 2 (July 18 - August 9)
Two-hour studio course: Wheel-Throwing will explore the tradition of throwing functional ceramics on the wheel and investigate a variety of form types and functions. Students will also learn different glazing and firing techniques.
One-hour studio course: Raku is a traditional Japanese firing technique. Students will create a variety of ceramic works and participate in a sequence of Raku firings designed to yield distinctive glaze results.
Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)
Evening tutorial twice a week
Visual Arts Studio Seminar
Prerequisite
No previous experience or portfolio required.
