Goals: 1. Skill Based: To understand and create a relationship with clay and its different stages, i.e. wet, leather hard, bone dry, bisque, and glazed. And also learn some basic firing techniques 2. Visual: To enhance your awareness of form and surface in utilitarian and sculptural ceramics. 3. Conceptual: To build on your basic knowledge of historical and contemporary ceramics from around the world and begin personal research.
Monday, January 9, 2012
5 Tips
To make sure that the clay is in the center of the wheel. Make sure your hand a re wet and using your whole body to apply pressure. make sure your hands have an equal amount of pressure. To open it keep your hands firm and use the thumb to begin opening. With your other hand push on the outside where your thumb is applying pressure. Pulling up walls can be tricky, use your thumb and index finger.
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