ARTS111

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of working with clay. Basic methods of hand-building and wheel throwing will be covered. Students will gain an understanding of the transformative nature of clay from a plastic to permanent state. Techniques will include pinching, slab forming, coil building, carving, glazing and firing. Image and video presentations, lecture, and hands-on demonstrations will expose students to the history of ceramics and contemporary techniques used by contemporary ceramic artists. *No pre-requisite necessary.