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Spring 2024 Workshops: ARTS 501, ARTS 505, ARTS 522, ARTS 528, ARTS 530, ARTS 546

Workshop List (See list above for time & semester of workshops. Please note the dates listed for each workshop below):

ARTS 501: Glaze Application - 1 credit
With: Jenna Gianni

Dates: 2/16, 2/17, & 2/18

Class Times: Fri 5 pm - 9pm, Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm

Room: TA 4 & TA 1

Teaching Modality: Traditional

Description: Lab fee! Course meets 2/16-2/18.

A study of basic and advanced information and techniques for successful glazing of the ceramic form. Learn to analyze the bisque form to make appropriate finishing choices to balance or strengthen the composition, learn techniques that will facilitate the glazing process and discuss procedures to standardize to achieve consistent glaze results.

Workshop Fee: $250

ARTS 505: Ceramic Wheel: Master's Throwing - 2 credits
With: Yoshi Fujii

Dates: 1/26, 1/27 - 1/28 & 2/2, 2/3 - 2/4

Class Times: Fri 5 pm - 9pm, Sat/Sun 9am - 5p

Room: TA 1

Teaching Modality: Traditional

Description: An in-depth study of advanced throwing concepts designed to assist the student to cognitively understand the essence of clay, the broadcast potential of the medium and learn to respond to the forces affecting the movement of clay during the throwing process in a synthesis of skill, knowledge and artistic expression.

Workshop Fee: $500

ARTS 522: Glaze Calculation - 3 credit
With: Natalia Kormeluk

Dates: Every Monday

Class Times: Mon 5:30- 9:00

Room: TA 1 & TA 4

Teaching Modality: Traditional

Description: This course will explore the composition, properties and application of materials used in ceramics to aid in the development of glaze compositions for pottery and sculpture.

Workshop Fee: $750

ARTS 528: Contemporary Raku Techniques - 2 credits
With: Natalia Kormeluk

Dates: 2/10- 2/11, 3/9-10, 4/13-14 (Three weekends)

Class Times: Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm

Room: TA 1 - lectures, Kiln Pad and Annex for crit and work development

Teaching Modality: Traditional

Prerequisite: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the graduate ceramic arts programs!

Description: Lab fee! Meetings: 2/10-11, 3/9-10 & 4/13-14

Knowledge of the raku process is essential for MA and MFA students. Raku firing provides a basic understanding of the oxidation/reduction cycles for the firing of all fuel fired kilns.

Workshop Fee: $500

ARTS 530: Kiln Technology & Firing Theory - 2 credit
With: Chaz Martinsen

Dates: 4/19, 4/20-4/21 & 4/26, 4/27-4/28

Class Times: Fri 5 pm - 9pm, Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm

Room: TA 1 - Kiln Pad

Teaching Modality: Traditional

Description: Lab fee! Meetings: 4/19-21 & 4/26-28

A study in kiln stacking and firing procedures with concentration on reduction atmosphere firings; notes on types of kilns and basic kiln construction, oxidation firing, kiln maintenance and repair, kiln furniture, heat measuring devices and safety equipment.

Workshop Fee: $500

ARTS 546: Mold Making and Slip Casting - 3 credits
With: Chaz Martinsen

Dates: Every Wednesday

Class Times: Wed 5:30-8pm

Room: TA 1 & TA 13

Teaching Modality: Traditional

Description: This course is a study of the history, technical processes and proper application of mold making and slip casting. A combination of lecture, demonstration and experiential methods will be used to develop three-dimensional problem solving, proper plaster use and casting slip formulation. Multi-part molds will be created from prototypes, cycles of production will be generated and the science behind creating and maintaining proper slip consistency will be taught to achieve consistent results.

Workshop Fee: $750

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Old Courses

ART 505: Master's Throwing I

ART 522: Glaze Calculation, Theory & Practice

ART 528: Contemporary Raku Techniques & Practices

ART 530: Kiln Technology and Firing Theory

ART 564: Aesthetics & Criticism

ARTS 502: East Asian Coil

ARTS 504: Ceramic Surface Design

ARTS 599CM: Creating Concept Through Material

ARTS 512: Eastern and Western Trimming

ARTS 513: Tea bowl History, Practice and Design

ARTS 531: Wood Firing Theory

ARTS 545: Large and Composite Sculpture

Current Courses

ARTS 501: Glaze Application

ARTS 505: Ceramic Wheel: Master's Throwing

ARTS 522: Glaze Calculation

ARTS 528: Contemporary Raku Techniques

ARTS 530: Kiln Technology & Firing Theory

ARTS 546: Mold Making and Slip Casting

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