Pottery

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced clay student to realize a personal goal in clay. Working independently, students will pursue their own ceramic project objectives with John Visser, who has mastered the arts of throwing, hand building and sculptural ceramics. He will act as a resource providing expertise in support of the unique goals of each student and fostering creative thinking through demonstration, lecture, and discussions.

Explore the possibilities of clay in this introductory studio course in ceramics. Lectures, demonstrations, wheel throwing and hand-building will be used to explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of stoneware clay. Students will create several finished pieces. Techniques will be demonstrated and lectures will feature technical information on high temperature firing and stoneware glazes. Special registration policies apply, call 273-0552 to sign up.

Explore the possibilities of clay in this introductory studio course in ceramics. Lectures, demonstrations, wheel throwing and hand-building will be used to explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of stoneware clay. Students will create several finished pieces. Techniques will be demonstrated and lectures will feature technical information on high temperature firing and stoneware glazes. Special registration policies apply, call 273-0552 to sign up.

This course will continue the development of the students’ ceramics skill set by emphasizing traditional potter’s techniques while encouraging experimentation. Students may choose to focus on specific concepts or forms to foster a more concentrated learning experience. Class discussions will include the interactions between playfulness, form and function on the creative drive. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Special registration polices apply; please call 273-0552.

This course will seek to further identify the individual voice of the student potter. Participants will be challenged with problem solving exercises and will be guided to find ways to personalize their creative expression. Individual interests/goals are welcome as we exchange ideas in the small group setting. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Special registration polices apply; please call 273-0552.

In this all-levels course, students will learn how to “throw” on the potter’s wheel and continue to develop wheel throwing skills, refine techniques, and explore the creative aspects of the medium. Students will learn how to throw vases, bowls, pots and more! Carving and slip trailing for surface decoration will embellish creations, which will be glazed and kiln-fired. This is a fun, hands-on course for any enthusiastic beginner or continuing student.

In this all-levels course, students will learn how to “throw” on the potter’s wheel and continue to develop wheel throwing skills, refine techniques, and explore the creative aspects of the medium. Students will learn how to throw vases, bowls, pots and more! Carving and slip trailing for surface decoration will embellish creations, which will be glazed and kiln-fired. This is a fun, hands-on course for any enthusiastic beginner or continuing student.