A little bit of everything allows the beginning student to experience the wide range of possibilities that the ceramics medium presents. A study of forms from bowls to teapots and beyond provides the student an opportunity to develop design as well as sharpen throwing skills. This class is for young people ages 14 and up. Examples of ceramic work from around the world, past and present, will be presented in class and corresponding projects will be completed by the students. This format incorporates some art history along with the development of technical skills.
Emphasis is on the development of expression as well as technical proficiency.
Construction of a large chimenea planned as main project for this fall session. This fall s project list includes a log cabin bird feeder, a landscape slab painting and more magnets. Students learn problem solving skills, develop hand eye coordination in a creative manner and have loads of fun. A smorgasbord of basic ceramic construction techniques. Nov. 15 Instruction on wheel throwing techniques with help regarding design of form .