Course Detail: PER669 - Ceramics: Glaze Testing and Pottery Making
The focus will be on testing ceramic glazes that will be used to finish the pottery that you make during the class. The basic components of a ceramic glaze will be discussed and how they respond to material substitutions and firing atmospheres. Participants will also have the opportunity to make and glaze pottery forms during open lab times. Demonstrations and one-on-one instruction will be included.Who should attend?
These classes are designed for all skill levels. No prior ceramics experience needed.
* Students will need to supply the following: 1-gallon bucket, towel, apron, and plastic bags.
Students are also required to supply a pottery tool kit. Kits can be purchased from either of these suppliers:
United Art and Education - Kemper Pottery Tool Kit
Amazon- Kemper Pottery Tool Kit
Instructor Seth Green is an Associate Professor of Ceramics in the Department of Art and Design at Purdue Fort Wayne. He received a MFA degree in Ceramics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2009 and a BA degree in Art from Southern Utah University in 2006. He enjoys teaching ceramics, is active in his studio practice, and receives national recognition for his ceramic vessels. For more information about Seth and to see examples of his work work, please refer to his website. http://www.sethgreenpottery.com/
