TIME: Tuesday and Thursday

INSTRUCTOR: Hsin-Yi Huang

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Gain a broad-based exposure to the materials, processes and techniques of ceramics. Learn all aspects of the clay process including hand forming, throwing, glazing, and firing.
For continuing students or those with prior experience: This class expands on the topics covered in ceramics I. Also learn about complex forms, surface decorations, and glaze testing.

SYLLABUS:

WEEK 1 Tuesday Wheel intro and safety issuesCylinderTools
Thursday Cups and bowls

WEEK 2 Tuesday CylinderBowl
Thursday Goblet

WEEK 3 Tuesday Trimming
Thursday Altering wheel-thrown forms

WEEK 4 Tuesday Slabs and molds
Thursday Paper resist and slip decoration

WEEK 5 Tuesday Glazing
Thursday Glazing-different techniques

WEEK 6 Tuesday Adding handles
Thursday Open

WEEK 7 Tuesday Tar paper box
Thursday Open

WEEK 8 Tuesday PlateRaku
Thursday Raku

*Clays purchased outside PCC are not allowed to be used in this studio.
*No production work.
*Clean up when you are done.