Description
Fundamentals of Wheel Throwing will give students the basic skills necessary to produce, glaze, and fire a variety of wheel thrown ceramic forms. Students will be introduced via demonstrations and presentations to throwing, trimming and finishing, methods of altering and attaching, and glazing and finishing techniques. Concerns of function and use as well as opportunities to research contemporary and historical traditions will be incorporated into the coursework. A series of projects offers the chance to make both functional vessels and sculptural forms. Students will be encouraged to create individual and original ideas in ceramic media, and to develop a personal approach and artistic direction which may complement the work in their major. The course is open to students of all knowledge and experience levels in ceramics.