With Ben Fiess

This class is designed to build on students’ knowledge of wheel-thrown ceramics. Ben will demonstrate more advanced forms like bowls, mugs, and plates. The class will further explore the ceramic process by discussing the chemistry of clay and glaze. Students will be introduced to some surface design techniques, including painting and drawing with underglaze colors. Prerequisite: foundational knowledge of wheel throwing, including centering, trimming, and pulling cylinder forms on the wheel without assistance.

Additional Open Studio Times (check with Brett about fall 2024 open studio times)

Students are welcome to work in the Ceramic Studio outside of class at the following times on an independent basis. Note that for open studios that fall on a student’s class day, the student is allowed to work right up to class. Otherwise, we request that studio users exit one hour before class time to allow the instructor time to set up.

Mondays (1 – 5 PM)   

Wednesdays (1 – 5 PM)   

Saturdays (1 -5 PM)    

Sundays (9 AM – 1 PM)