Advanced Ceramics (Pre-requisite: Ceramics)

This course is open to any student who has successfully completed the ceramics course. In

this course, students will continue to explore various ceramic construction techniques, such

as hand-building with slabs and coils and sculpting. A great deal of time will be spent

learning how to throw on a potter's wheel. Various glazing techniques will be explored.

Students will learn how to reclaim clay, create slip, mix glazes, experiment with alternative

firing techniques, and how to load and unload a kiln. Weekly sketchbook assignments are

required for this class and you will build a digital portfolio to keep a record of your progress

and also display your work.

Syllabus