Ceramic Arts
Course Instructor: Sandy Stauner
Course Description:
Ceramic Arts is an art class using ceramic bisque projects as the three dimensional canvas. Students will explore their creativity with several different paint mediums and techniques. The first three weeks of the semester, we will be using clay to create the three basic elements of clay building: pinch, coil, and slab. Sculpting and tile making are projects that conclude our clay-building unit. The remainder of our semester, we will be studying color, design, and paint application on bisque clay projects. Students are able to select their own projects to create unique masterpieces. Emphasis is placed on creating the art and not the end project.
Supplies
-1 box with lid to carry supplies and finished pieces, atleast 14×11 and 6 in. deep
-1Old white or light colored bath towel to protact the surface the student works on
-1 Hand towel ( these towels also protect the finished pieces in the box)
-2 Small plastic containers for water (ex. sour cream or yogurt container)
-Aluminum Foil to be used for paint palette
-1 Paint Shirt
-1 gallon size ziploc bag
-Paint Brushes( Must be Taklon or Nylon) Ranging in size from 3/4″ to 1″ wide as the largest and small finetipped detail brushes (00 size)
Grading Information:
Students will receive a percentage grade based upon attendance, participation and overall improvement on painting techniques and following directions.
