by Ester | Oct 5, 2004 | Ceramics, Education
Course outline: We will develop and define our wheel throwing skills in order to make simple pottery forms. We will learn the methods of trimming pottery, jug spouts and perfecting handles, paying particular attention to finishing details. Barbara Joy Peel explains...
by Ester | Oct 3, 2004 | Ceramics, Education
Studio… Our studio is now open on Saturdays. It took some negotiating with the principal but after some going back and forth about what we wanted (24 hr access) and what they could offer, we ended up with Saturday 10-4 and Monday – Thursday 5-9. Fridays we have...
by Ester | Sep 26, 2004 | Ceramics, Education
Course outline: This week is an introduction to making pottery on the potter’s wheel. We will learn the basic characteristics and working properties of clay and how to center clay on the wheel in order to make simple pottery forms such as cylinders, bowls and plates....
by Ester | Sep 19, 2004 | Ceramics, Education
Course outline: Introducing the basic techniques and methods of drawing, this course develops skills that are of critical importance in all aspects of the production of art. Through an exploration and application of the elements of design (line, space, texture, form...
by Ester | Sep 12, 2004 | Ceramics, Education
Course outline: The course introduces the basic elements and principles of two and three dimensional design. The visual contrast and elements, along with the quality of line, shape, colour, composition, structure and proportion, will be explored through a variety of...
by Ester | Sep 7, 2004 | Ceramics, Education
Course outline: The focus of the hand-building course is to assist students in developing their skills required to make pottery using hand-building methods. Students will learn the basic characteristics and working properties of clay in order to successfully join clay...
