This course invites beginner and intermediate wheel students to explore and begin to cultivate their own unique artistic voice. We will focus on how form and surface design contribute to personal expression. It's all about experimentation!
Each week, class will start with a demonstration designed to spark creativity, such as altering thrown forms, exploring proportion and experimenting with texture and surface decoration. Students will strengthen foundational throwing techniques, while also being introduced to more advanced forms and refinements based on their experience level.
We will look at the work of different ceramic artists and have casual, group discussion about what makes that artist's work their own - influences, technical choices, and more. Then ask the questions - What are our own influences, intentions, and interest areas? How can we translate that to our work?
This class is intended for students that have taken a previous wheel throwing class to intermediate.
Clay:
Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to this fee, students will need to purchase clay through the Registration Office at ASLD, which must be done in person. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.
Tools:
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.
Other supplies:
Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
Local Ceramic supply stores:
Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
