Through hands-on assignments, demonstrations and lectures students in this introductory course discover the nature and possibilities of clay as 2D and 3D medium as well as strengthen their individual artistic voice. Beginning with the basics, including handbuilding, coil structures, slab construction and glazing students achieve work that is both technically and conceptually proficient. Field trips, reading discussions and critiques will enable students to develop a broad perspective on ceramics and the ability to analyze artworks.Craft workshops are technical or thematic studio courses that provide opportunities for students to work in an interdisciplinary setting. These courses will have an emphasis on making and contextualizing processes within broad Craft discussions. Concepts and strategies such as expert skill, material study and knowledge, and DIY approaches will be introduced. Advanced workshops will extend these dialogues and practices to economic, political and social contexts. Individual sections will feature readings, slide lectures, videos, gallery and museum visits and other material.

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