Ceramics
Ceramics I
In Ceramics I, students will learn basic hand building and wheel throwing techniques in order to create both functional and sculptural pottery. We will also explore several surface decoration techniques to help make each piece of pottery unique.
In addition to creating artwork, students will also learn about several different professional artists and discover different ways to talk about their artwork and the work of their peers.
In order to encourage students to become global citizens, course content is based on the Colorado Academic Standards of: visual observation and comprehension, reflection through oral and written critique, art creation through invention and discovery, and also visually relating and connecting through transfer.
Materials fee: $30 - This is paid through infinite campus, if you have questions or concerns please see Ms. Cruz in the bookkeeping window.
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Ceramics II
In Ceramics II, students will build off of the skills learned in Ceramics I in order to create meaningful artwork. Students will examine ceramics through an Art Historical lens in order to understand how ceramic practices influence cultures.
In addition to creating artwork, students will also learn about several different professional artists and discover different ways to talk about their artwork and the work of their peers.
In order to encourage students to become global citizens, course content is based on the Colorado Academic Standards of: visual observation and comprehension, reflection through oral and written critique, art creation through invention and discovery, and also visually relating and connecting through transfer.
Materials fee: $30 - This is paid through infinite campus, if you have questions or concerns please see Ms. Cruz in the bookkeeping window.
For more information:
Class Resources
Picture taken in Fez, Morocco on a study-abroad trip that Ms. Key took in 2019
More YouTube Demo Videos & Inspiration
Hand Building Basics
How to make a pinch pot: https://youtu.be/yJTNmOYfVoI
How to roll a coil: https://youtu.be/vbIdY7uzH9g
Coil Building Step by Step: https://youtu.be/e9sN03QKwHo
How to make a slab: https://youtu.be/5jyebyYx37o
Hand Building Projects
Making a mug from slabs: https://youtu.be/ie5NdWCXK3A
Slab Slump Molds: https://youtu.be/s_NdvggDBPo
Ceramic Art & Artists
The websites that have been collected here include resources from museums, art galleries, journals, and specific artist pages. They have been grouped into categories based on the artist's most used materials and/or styles. These websites will help students guide their research throughout each quarter of art classes.
Kate Malone, Atomic Vase, 2010
Ceramic Artists & Websites
This following list of artists is great starting place, but please check out the Ceramic Art websites as well as museum websites to find more artists and inspiration!
Roberto Lugo
Gerardo Monterrubio
Tessa Eastman
Kate Malone
Bouke De Vries
Cristina Cordova
Coille Hooven
Brian Rochefort
Matt Wedel
Jessica Stoller
Betty Woodman
Dean McCraine
Vicente Garcia
