The objective of this course is the introduction of the student to the various techniques used on the potter's wheel to create basic container forms.
Projects:
1. Execution of a cylinder shape that is at least twice as tall as its outside
diameter and is of even wall thickness. This project should be repeated until
the student is competent in the execution of this form. All cylinders will be
cut in half vertically to reveal actual wall thickness.
2. Execute a set of 4 matching cups with trimmed foot rings and pulled handles.
3. Exploration and production of bowl forms.
4. Exploration and production of narrow-necked forms.
5. Each student will select a ceramic artisan's wheel thrown work to duplicate
and present to the class. A single piece of pottery will be chosen to duplicate.
The student will present this work, an image of the original and an oral report
on the artisan. Students are encouraged to conduct research in books, magazines
and the internet.
Supplies:
Clay: Any suitable clay that can be fired to cone 6. Clay is available in
the college bookstore or at Creative Clay.
Tools: Pottery Tool Kit or a collection of tools that include: small natural
or synthetic sponge, wooden rib or stiff plastic rib, flexible metal or plastic
rib, wooden modeling tool with cutting edge, wire cut-off tool, pin tool and
trimming or ribbon tool.
Small plastic bucket, large clean-up sponge and towel. Optional: bats & bat
pins.
General Course Information
for All Ceramics Courses