Clay Design 

Clay Design 1 - This course offers a hands-on look at the world of clay. This course utilizes a broad range study of clay techniques including pinch, slab, coil, and glaze exploration. Use and care of materials, tools and studio space, along with creativity and high quality craftsmanship will be emphasized. Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Students will be evaluated on participation, design, projects, and critiques. 

Clay Design 2 - This course is a continuation from Clay Design 1. It will include both wheel throwing and sculpture techniques along with skills learned previously. Emphasis will be placed on form, technique, finish and craftsmanship. Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Students will be evaluated on participation, design, projects and critiques.

Clay Design 3 - This course is geared to the student who is motivated to undertake very ambitious work in clay and further their understanding of ceramic art as a means of artistic expression. Considerable freedom is afforded students who have demonstrated proficiency in working with clay (a mastery of essential ceramic skills is assumed). The goal for this course is to provide the advanced student the opportunity to grow in a setting with ambitious peers and to produce works toward a sophisticated portfolio for the college/art school application process and an introduction to AP Studio Art.