Ceramics
General Ceramics--
This class offers students the choice to focus on learning specific techniques such as throwing, hand building, textures, carving, etc. or to follow a more structured series of lessons (below).
Ceramic Techniques--
A series of classes for developing a wide range of skills including
-decorative surfaces and textures
-slab and coil construction and decoration
-altering thrown pieces
-burnishing, terra sigillata, scraffito, polycrome clay
-lids, handles and cups
-glazes
Teapots!--
To most potters, Teapots are considered one of the most interesting forms and a great source of creativity. Start with the basics of how to make a good teapot and then take off to see where your imagination goes!
Mata Ortiz Pottery--
Learn authenthic techniques of artists from the northern Mexican town of Mata Ortiz. Using primative tools, artists construct hand-built, burnished pots with finely detailed designs. You can see examples of this pottery on the Ceramics Gallery page.
Ceramic Drums--
Make your own UDU Drum! The ceramic Udu drum from Nigeria has been around for centuries. The name comes from the Ibo Tribe and translates as the word "pot." This "pot" is easy to make, using a mold and coil hand building techniques. Be a part of drumming circle with pride, knowing that you made your own drum!