Pottery II

Catalog description

In this intermediate pottery course, students expand their previous technical skills and concept development by creating an intermediate level body of work on such topics as complex functional vessels, the design and creation of unified pottery sets, and the exploration of “vessel” as an abstract concept. Demonstrations will include intermediate wheel throwing and clay handbuilding techniques, proper loading and unloading of kilns, further glaze research as it relates to specific vessel types, and other topics as needed. Emphasis is given to the ergonomics of specific vessel forms, enhanced craftsmanship, and focus on detail. Topics also include the role of handmade vessels from an historical and contemporary viewpoint.