Color, design and painterly techniques, as well as printmaking skills, are covered. All students are expected to complete three printed editions of 15. Encourages individual involvement with the media. Emphasizes personal expression and exploration of texture, form and surface decoration. Covers electric and raku firing, relevant vocabulary and some of the technical aspects of clay.
Students work with glaze development through both judicious testing and empirical formulas.
Electric firing and raku firing will be explored. The course includes information and demonstrations on handling washes and supplies, as well as lessons on color theory, composition and working from a studio setup.