Emphasis will be on creating humorous characterizations of people, places and things. Forms will be enhanced with the use of brightly colored commercial underglazes and glazes. All work produced in this class will be low fired to cone 04. Students will be strongly encouraged to incorporate found objects and personal affects into their works. A variety of sculptural surfaces will be implemented while exploring everyday objects and their inherent or potential symbolism.
All levels are welcome.
From basic mark-making to complex design and gesture drawing, we will discuss the role of narrative as a catalyst for making. In addition to calling on our own artistic abilities, we will also reference and copy historical and contemporary artists, such as Picasso, Chagall, Voulkos and the Mimbre potters, to better understand the presence of linear marks in clay. Wheel throwers and handbuilders are welcome. Jane and Ann will be rotating every week, with Jane handling the wheel assignments and Ann conducting the sculpture instruction. Both teachers are able to push all of the students to where they need to go on their individual pathways.