Before Fall 2023
ARTS 543: History of Ceramics
With: Chaz Martinsen
Class Times: Wednesdays, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 6PM - 8:30PM
Teaching Modality: Synchronous Online
Description:
A survey of the history of ceramic arts from its beginning through the
present time in
the context of the history of the people who made and
used the wares. The ways that these examples
were made and their place
in the history of ceramic technology will also be examined.
Workshop Fee: $675
ARTS 505: Master’s Throwing I
With: Kristin Muller
Class Times: Thursday-Sunday, 3/30 - 4/2, 9AM - 5PM
Teaching Modality: Synchronous Online
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: $450
ARTS 522: Glaze Calculation, Theory & Practice
With: Natalia Kormeluk
Class Times: Mondays, 1/24 - 5/13, 5:30PM - 9PM
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: $675
ARTS 528: Contemporary Raku Techniques & Practices
With: Natalia Kormeluk
Class Times: Saturdays & Sundays, 2/18-2/19, 311-3/12, 4/22-4/23, 10AM - 4:15PM
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Prerequisite: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the graduate ceramic arts programs. Lab fee.
Knowledge of the raku process is essential for MA and MFA students.
Description: Raku firing provides a basic understanding
of the oxidation/reduction cycles for the firing of all fuel fired kilns.
Workshop Fee: $450
ARTS 530: Kiln Technology and Firing Theory
With: Chaz Martinsen
Class Times: 1/27-1/29, 2/4-2/5, Fridays 6PM - 9PM, Saturdays & Sundays 9AM - 5PM
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: 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.
*** Students will need to have a plethora (more the merrier) of
work bisque fired for this course. We will be firing to
cone 6 reduction and/or oxidation as we explore a
new glaze palette for the
Ceramic Arts Program ***
Workshop Fee: $450
ARTS 564: Aesthetics & Criticism
With: Natalia Kormeluk
Class Times: Saturdays, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/18, 4/15, 4/29, 9AM - 5PM
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: The freedom of personal aesthetic expression is the goal toward which most
artists strive. Criticism, the spoken or written talk about art, conveys a power to build or destroy.
The course will explore the language of aesthetics and criticism to bring the student toward the
creation and interpretation of beauty and meaning in their artistic statement.
Workshop Fee: $675
Fall 2023
ARTS 512: Eastern and Western Trimming
With: Kristin Muller
Dates: 10/20-10/22
Class Times: Friday 5pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Synchronous Online
Description: The importance of the finishing of the thrown work by turning the foot
and the trimming of excess clay to refine the form has often been
overlooked. The details of trimming enhance or destroy the structural
integrity of the form. It is critical for the potter to understand the
qualities essential for the structure and aesthetics of the completed
piece.
Workshop Fee: $250
ARTS 513: Tea bowl History, Practice and Design
With: Kristin Muller
Dates: 11/9-11/12
Class Times: Friday 5pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: This course explores the rich history of the tea bowl and tea ceremony
across cultures, which includes Japan, China and Korea, among other
cultures. Methods of construction may include utilizing the wheel, kick
wheel, coil/pinch or working with subtractive sculpting techniques. The
design, materials and firing processes of historical and contemporary
tea bowls will be discussed and implemented to add contemporary designs
and voices to the traditional tea bowl language.
Workshop Fee: $500
ARTS 531: Wood Firing Theory
With: Jacklyn Scott
Dates: 11/15-11/19
Class Times: Wed - Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: A study in wood firing with information on stoking patterns, heat rise
and firing theory, wadding composition and placement, loading and
stacking procedures, types of woods, stoking patterns; the effects of
oxidation/reduction cycles and more will be covered. Full participation
in all aspects of preparation and firing is required.
Workshop Fee: $500
*** This course is taught by an alumna that helped build the Sanderson
Eco Train Kiln! This class would pair wonderfully with the Tea Bowl
course
ARTS 545: Large and Composite Sculpture
With: Hood Faculty
Dates: 9/9-9/10, 9/16-9/17, 9/30-10/1
Class Times: Sat/Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: Directed study in design, construction and finishing of composite and
architectural ceramics with emphasis on specific engineering
requirements for construction, drying and firing. Topics will include
construction methods for slab, coil, composite, mural and architectural
projects.
Workshop Fee: $750
ARTS 502: East Asian Coil
With: Ray Chen
Dates: 7/21 - 7/23
Class Times: Fridays 5pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 9am/5pm
Teaching Modality: Synchronous Online
Description: One of the most valuable methods for the construction of asymmetrical
work, East Asian Wedged Coil Technique provides the greatest wet
structural strength for clay sculpture. Learn coil making and building,
and the advanced techniques of coil riveting, ribbing, bridging, boating
and bracing for large and/or sculptural forms in clay.
Workshop Fee: $250
ARTS 504: Ceramic Surface Design
With: Jenna Gianni
Dates: 7/26-7/30
Class Times: 9am - 5pm
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: An in-depth study of materials and techniques suitable for the
enrichment of clay and glaze surfaces, decoration in the forming
process, the bisque fired stage, the use of firing technologies,
post-firing techniques, and three-dimensional design concepts that evoke
appropriate design elements for sculptural and utilitarian works in
clay.
Workshop Fee: $750
ARTS 599CM: Creating Concept Through Material
With: Jenny Reed
Dates: 7/14-7/16
Class Times: Friday 5pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: This course is designed to experiment with objects, surfaces and
compositions with the intention of utilizing material as a visual and
conceptual component. You will explore how the material used can alter
or define the meaning of a work of art, with emphasis in relation to
clay/ceramics. We will explore it primarily in two ways: ceramic with
other materials and other materials on the ceramic surface.
Workshop Fee: $250
ARTS 512: Eastern and Western Trimming
With: Kristin Muller
Dates: 10/20-10/22
Class Times: Friday 5pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Synchronous Online
Description: The importance of the finishing of the thrown work by turning the foot
and the trimming of excess clay to refine the form has often been
overlooked. The details of trimming enhance or destroy the structural
integrity of the form. It is critical for the potter to understand the
qualities essential for the structure and aesthetics of the completed
piece.
Workshop Fee: $250
ARTS 531: Wood Firing Theory
With: Jacklyn Scott
Dates: 11/15-11/19
Class Times: Wed - Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: A study in wood firing with information on stoking patterns, heat rise
and firing theory, wadding composition and placement, loading and
stacking procedures, types of woods, stoking patterns; the effects of
oxidation/reduction cycles and more will be covered. Full participation
in all aspects of preparation and firing is required.
Workshop Fee: $500
*** This course is taught by an alumna that helped build the Sanderson
Eco Train Kiln! This class would pair wonderfully with the Tea Bowl
course.
ARTS 545: Large and Composite Sculpture
With: Hood Faculty
Dates: 9/9-9/10, 9/16-9/17, 9/30-10/1
Class Times: Sat/Sun 9am-5pm
Teaching Modality: Traditional
Description: Directed study in design, construction and finishing of composite and
architectural ceramics with emphasis on specific engineering
requirements for construction, drying and firing. Topics will include
construction methods for slab, coil, composite, mural and architectural
projects.
Workshop Fee: $750
Spring 2024
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
Fall 2024 Workshops:
Arts 543- History of Ceramic Arts
Instructor:
Natalia Kormeluk
Date: full
semester starting August 19 through December 4th
Time: Every Wednesday, 5:30- 8:15 pm
Location: Room
206-Tatem Building
Modality:
Hybrid, in person and several zoom meetings.
Description: An
overview of the history of world ceramic arts with guest speakers and visits to
museum collections. (3 credits)
(workshop fee: $750)
Arts 507 - Platters, and other Advanced
Techniques,
Instructor:
Kristen Muller,
Date: Sat. & Sun. November 23 & 24,
Time: 10-4pm,
Location: Tatem
Studio 1
modality:
Traditional
Description: An in-depth study of throwing
large platters, drying, trimming and firing. (1 credit)
(workshop fee: $250)
Arts 525 - Electric Kiln Technology Firing
Theory. (1 credit)
Instructor:
Bradley Birkhimer
Dates: Sat. & Sun., Oc.t 19 & 20
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Tatem
Building - Hand building Studio. and Electric kiln room.
Modality: In
person traditional
Description: A
detailed study of programing, trouble shooting, maintaining, and firing
electric kilns. (1 credit)
(Workshop: fee $250)
Arts 531- Wood fire and Theory
Instructor:
Jackie Scott
Date: Wednesday -
Sunday, Nov. 13, 14,15, 16, 17.
Time: 9 am- 5 pm
Location:
Hodson Studio and Kiln Pad
Modality:
Traditional
Description: A
study in the methods for glazing, loading and firing a wood burning kiln. (1
credit)
(workshop
fee: $250)