Direct Metal Techniques and tools of oxyacetylene welding and sculptural construction in various metals. Bronze Casting A sculpture workshop designed for the beginner or advanced fine arts student. As students work to develop form, they will progress from easily worked stone, such as soapstone and alabaster, to harder stone, such as marble. No previous experience is required. Special guest lecturers will be invited to present students with subjects in art not normally covered in other classes.
Credits are variable based on the number of class meetings.
An introductory course that offers an overview of ceramic expression. It includes both hand-building and wheel working techniques as well as basic glaze chemistry and application. Aesthetic concerns regarding functional and non-functional formats will be addressed. This course offers continued exploration of traditional and non-traditional clay forming techniques. Student focus on projects and methods to suit their developing skills.