Ceramics Wheel Throwing: Objects Of Purpose

Wheel Throwing gives students the basic skills necessary to
produce, glaze, and fire a variety of forms on the potter’s wheel.
Students will be introduced via demonstrations and presentations
to throwing, trimming, and finishing. Methods of altering and
attaching wheel thrown components, glazing, and finishing
techniques will also be explored. Students will use these options to
create works for their everyday lives centered around their habits,
rituals, living or workspace. Through this coursework we will also
examine the connections between function, form, composition,
and meaning to create personal works related to their own point
of view and how they navigate the world. Concerns of function
and use as well as opportunities to research contemporary and
historical traditions will be incorporated into the coursework.
A series of projects offers the chance to make both functional
vessels and sculptural forms. Students will be encouraged to
create individual and original ideas in the ceramic media, and to
develop a personal approach and artistic direction which may
complement the work in AP and IB Art portfolios. The course is
open to students of all knowledge and experience levels. Class size
is limited to 15.