Ceramics Wheel Throwing II

Catalog description

The class is designed to reinforce basic wheel throwing techniques and to introduce new technical and innovative approaches on the potter’s wheel. The alteration of wheel thrown forms and the process of creating forms of greater complexity with multiple parts are emphasized. Utilitarian pottery is explored through the use of the potter’s wheel, coupled with hand building and mold making techniques. The class also examines how the alteration of wheel thrown forms can be an effective way of producing sculptural objects. Clay and glaze chemistry are approached through ceramic material testing and kiln firings. Group and individual critiques take place at the end of each kiln firing.