Three Dimensional Design I, II, III Foundational, intermediate, and advanced use of the technical skills and conceptual issues of creating with form and space. Studio projects employ the additive, subtractive, and casting methods and the materials clay, plaster, wood, plastics, and metal. Offered spring semesters. Jewelry I, II, III Beginning through advanced metalworking projects use various techniques, with precious and non-precious metals, to create jewelry forms. Soldering, enameling, metal casting, and stone setting are covered.
Advanced projects refine the basic techniques through individual exploration.
Handbuilt Forms An introduction to basic clay formation techniques with an emphasis on the sculptural and asymmetrical potentials of hand constructed clay forms. Offered fall semesters. Wheel Throwing The use of the potter's wheel for throwing vessel and sculptural forms is introduced. Form and surface design are considered as well as alternate firing techniques. Offered spring semesters.