Advanced students can experiment with various glazing techniques, often mixing their own glazes. Demonstrations are given on aspects to be learned and other topics as the opportunities arise and interests and needs of the students change.
Students learn early on how to load kilns.
At left, Louis gives a demonstration on kiln repair. When finished with the class, students have reason to be proud of their work. An introductory studio course in basic processes. Projects typically include thrown plates, a coiled duplication project, a slab-built object, and a throwing exercise. Use of glazes is somewhat restricted, and oxides are introduced.