ARTS 203 Ceramics I
Jan. 23-May 1
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-2:50 p.m.
Instructor: Brad Birkhimer
Jan. 22-May 2
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Instructor: Ann Hobart
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Undergraduate Tuition: $2,760
A general survey of ceramics in which aesthetic and scientific aspects are taught. Information about clay, clay preparation, glazes, glazing techniques and kiln technology will be presented. The course emphasis is on handbuilding techniques. Intermediate students will learn to apply handbuilding skills to sculptural work.
ARTS 303 Ceramic Wheel
Jan. 7-16, 18
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Bradley Birkhimer
Jan. 23-May 1
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:20 p.m.
Instructor: Bradley Birkhimer
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Undergraduate Tuition: $2,760
Using the potter's wheel as a primary tool, the course will include wedging, throwing, shaping, trimming, drying, glazing, firing and composition, and will incorporate information about clay, clay preparation, surface finishing, glazes, glazing techniques and kiln technology. Through a progression of experiences, personal research and practice, the student will demonstrate the ability to create open and vertical forms at the potter's wheel, understand the basic nature of clay, the techniques necessary for throwing and trimming, and produce finished, glazed pieces for critique.
ARTS 316K Composite Sculpture
Jan 22-May 2
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:20 p.m.
Instructor: Ann Hobart
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Undergraduate Tuition: $2,760
Directed study in design, construction and finishing of composite ceramics using a chosen combination of handbuilding and wheel throwing skills. The emphasis will be on choice of materials, building techniques, surface decoration, and specific engineering requirements for construction, shrinkage, drying and firing.
ARTS 343 Intermediate Wheel
Jan. 7-16, 18
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Bradley Birkhimer
Jan. 23-May 1
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:20 p.m.
Instructor: Bradley Birkhimer
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Undergraduate Tuition: $2,760
Prerequisite: ARTS 303
Continued studies in the production of ceramic ware using the potter's wheel as a primary tool. The course will include an in-depth study of the medium and large bowl forms and lidded forms, the closed form, concentrating on throwing and shaping concepts, rims and necks, trimming and aesthetics, experiences with the pitcher form, the jug and the mug, leather-hard decoration, and closed form glazing and firing concepts.
ARTS 345 Ceramic Sculpture/Handbuilding
Jan. 23-May 1
Mondays through Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Faculty
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Undergraduate Tuition: $2,760
Prerequisite: ARTS 304
Through studio work and correlation of intuitive and intellectual approaches; an emphasis is placed on the understanding and development of aesthetics in the sculptural form. All aspects of slab construction, coil building, modeling, and the joining of techniques will be covered with emphasis on form, surface, transitions, and terminations. Students will be introduced to sculpting the figure. Considerations for finishing and firing sculptural forms will be covered.
ARTS 502 East Asian Coil Technique
Feb. 9-10
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Joyce Michaud
Workshop Fee: $185
1 credit/Graduate Tuition: $390
This course is a prerequisite for ARTS 508
A master potter's tradition, Eastern coil combines coil technique with wheel concepts providing the greatest wet structural strength for clay sculpture. Lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises to teach advanced coil making and building, as well as advanced techniques of coil riveting, ribbing, bridging, boating and bracing for large and/or sculptural forms in clay.
ARTS 503 Intensive Wheel
Jan. 7-16, 18
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Bradley Birkhimer
Jan. 23-May 1
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Bradley Birkhimer
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Graduate Tuition: $1,170
An advanced study of the production of ceramic ware using the potter's wheel as a primary tool. Through a progression of experiences, personal research and practice, the student will create open and vertical forms at the potter's wheel, understand the basic nature of clay, the techniques necessary for throwing and trimming, and produce finished glazed pieces for critique. Students completing this course will acquire a knowledge of advanced methods used to create wheel-thrown pottery, the characteristics of clay, the process of firing and an understanding of ceramic composition.
ARTS 505 Masters' Throwing
Jan. 10-13
Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Joyce Michaud
Workshop Fee: $300
2 credits/Graduate Tuition: $780
Advanced throwing concepts will help the student cognitively understand the essence of clay, the broadest potential of the medium, and learn to respond to the movement and the forces affecting the clay during the throwing process in a synthesis of skill, knowledge and artistic expression. Students will build skills, refine technique and increase efficiency through an exploration of structural strength concepts for wheel-thrown forms, correlation of knowledge of the nature of clay and the forces affecting the movement of the clay on the spinning wheel. Exercises are designed to allow students to feel and direct the movement of the clay to increase efficiency.
ARTS 507 Plates and Platters
April 20-21
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Joyce Michaud
Workshop Fee: $185
1 credits/Graduate Tuition: $390
Prerequisite: ARTS 505 Masters' Throwing
An in-depth study of the throwing and finishing of plates and large platters, including structural strength concepts for low, open forms, methods for centering, a variety of throwing techniques and information on finishing, firing and composition.
ARTS 508 Ceramic Sculpture
Jan. 23-May 8
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Faculty
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Graduate Tuition: $1,170
Prerequisite: ARTS 502
Applied three-dimensional ceramic design and construction covers a variety of methods of hand-forming with clay to take a sculptural direction. Techniques will include eastern coil, slab construction, modeling the figure, the portrait bust, structural strength concepts for sculpture and firing considerations for sculptural forms.
ARTS 512 Eastern & Western Techniques in Trimming
Jan. 19-20
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructors: Kristin Muller and Joyce Michaud
Workshop Fee: $185
1 credit/Graduate Tuition: $390
Prerequisite: ARTS 503 or intermediate level throwing skills
In the history of pottery, the importance of the finishing of the thrown work by turning the foot and the trimming of excess clay to refine the form has often been overlooked. The details of trimming enhance or destroy the structural integrity of the form. It is critical for the potter to understand the qualities essential for the structure and aesthetics of the completed piece. The course will cover the basic and advanced information and techniques for successful trimming of the ceramic form. A combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises will build skills, refine techniques, increase efficiency, and solve structural problems.
ARTS 520 Photographing Ceramics
April 5
Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
April 6-7
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Joyce Michaud
Workshop Fee: $185
1 credit/Graduate Tuition: $390
Aesthetic considerations in photographing ceramic art, including composition of the object as it relates to the camera frame will be covered. Students will learn to develop a personal slide library and prepare a portfolio of slides for juried exhibitions, career and graduate applications. Students should come to class with artwork to be photographed, camera and knowledge of its operation.
ARTS 525 Electric Kiln
Jan. 5-6
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Phil Berneburg
Workshop Fee: $185
1 credit/Graduate Tuition: $390
An in-depth study of all aspects of modern electric kilns used for ceramics, including design, construction and materials, related supplies and equipment, loading procedures, operation, uploading, routine maintenance, diagnosis of common problems and repair, safety and selection criteria for choosing the appropriate kiln for different applications.
ARTS 532 MULTI-CHAMBERED KILN WOOD FIRING
(at Tye River Pottery, Amherst, Va.)
April 13 (loading), May 4-5 (firing), May 11 (unloading)
Saturdays; plan for a long days. Arrive no later than 9 a.m.
Instructor: Kevin Crowe
Workshop Fee: $350
2 credits/Graduate Tuition: $780
A study in theory, technique and aesthetics of wood firing with a multi-chambered kiln. Course contains in-depth information covering all aspects of firing the kiln and practical experience at each stage of the process. Lectures and demonstrations will include the characteristics of work for the wood kiln, slip and glazing techniques, loading and stacking procedures, wadding composition and placement on pots, tumble stacking and shelf setting, types of wood, stoking of kiln chambers, analysis of stoking patterns, draft controls and characteristics of combustion cycles. Analysis of the firing will occur during the unloading. Information about types of kilns and basic kiln construction, maintenance, kiln furniture, heat measuring devices and safety issues will also be covered. Students will observe the process. www.kevincrowepottery.com
ARTS 540 Clay and Glaze Chemistry and Theory
Feb. 2, March 2 & 16, April 13 & 27, May 4
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Phil Berneburg
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Graduate Tuition: $1,170
Prerequisite: ARTS 521 Properties of Glaze
Directed study, research and laboratory testing in clay and glaze composition, correction of body formulae, slips, terra sigilliata and glaze base to achieve the properties desired by the studio potter.
ARTS 543 History of Ceramic Arts
Feb. 8, 10; March 1, 3, 15, 17; April 12, 14; May 5
Fridays, 7-9 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Instructor: Cameron Petke
Workshop Fee: $55for series, $5 per lecture
3 credits/Graduate Tuition: $1,170
A study of the history of ceramic arts from its beginning through the present time. Special emphasis is placed on broadening the knowledge and the experience of the student through personal involvement in encountering and researching historic work.
The course will examine a number of ceramic traditions, combining the work of the art historian with that of the archeologist. We will discuss the history of ceramics in the context of the history of the people who made and used the wares. The best work from each of the major periods will be discussed. In addition, the ways that these examples were made and their place in the history of ceramic technology will be addressed.
Each lecture/discussion will focus on a different period and area of ceramic history. Students will be expected to contribute substantially to the discussion.
ARTS 545 Composite Sculpture
Jan. 22-May 12
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:20 p.m.
Instructor: Ann Hobart
Workshop Fee: $700
3 credits/Graduate Tuition: $1,170
Directed study in design, construction and finishing of composite ceramics using a chosen combination of handbuilding and wheelthrowing skills. The emphasis will be on choice of materials, building techniques, surface decoration, and specific engineering requirements for construction, shrinkage, drying and firing.
ARTS 599 Designing Teapots and Pouring Vessels for Atmospheric Firing
Feb. 15
Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 16-17, 2013
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Jason Bohnert
Workshop Fee: $185
1 credits/Graduate Tuition: $390
An intensive course covering design issues and alternative construction techniques for teapots and other pouring vessels for atmospheric firings including wood and soda kilns. Throwing and altering techniques, as well as combined hand-building and press mold use will be covered, along with design decision-making and technical aspects of teapot construction. Functional aspects of spouts that pour well and dribble less will be discussed in relation to the Yixing tradition of teapot making and tea culture. Formal elements of design as well as functional considerations will be open for dialogue. The basics of working with plaster in relation to press-molded elements will be discussed and working with the molds will be demonstrated. Lastly, decorating work for atmospheric firing conditions with slips, underglaze and glaze at all stages; wet to dry as well as after bisque will be discussed and demonstrated.
Community Classes
CA3 Wheel: Beginning and Intermediate
Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 10, 17, 24; March 6
March 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Brantley Burns
Class Fee: $180 per six-week session
Includes open studio time: Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
BEGINNERS: Learn to wedge, center, throw and trim open forms using the potter's wheel. Basic concepts will introduce participants to the joys of throwing and prepare them for more advanced work. Bring an old towel and wear old clothes. Fee includes 25 lbs. of clay and firing. INTERMEDIATE: Refine basic skills. Learn to throw and trim vertical forms and move toward handling larger amounts of clay. Each session will emphasize a special skill, form or topic. Fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing.
CA8 On Seeing and Being Seen
Jan. 26
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Toni Ross
Class Fee: $75
Students enrolled in ARTS 470 and ARTS 570 attend at no charge. Students enrolled in 300/400/500 level Hood College ARTS courses attend at 30% discount.
Toni Ross will share her experience and methodology in preparing for a gallery exhibition. Topics to be discussed include developing a coherent body of work, finding a gallery and establishing good working relationships with galleries, as well as reviewing the many details that need to be addressed in the weeks and months leading up to the exhibit. Toni will also share her work and insights into the way she sees the world, the experiences that have led her to where she is and how these experiences inform the work she creates. This presentation is not about ceramics in particular but rather about creating and showing meaningfully artwork in whatever medium inspires you. Toni Ross works in clay, paper and pencil and collage. The workshop will be discussion- and presentation-based and will include time for feedback on participants' work in progress.
Hood Mission
Hood College prepares students to excel in meeting the personal, professional and global challenges of the future. Hood is committed to the integration of the liberal arts, the professions and technology, to the exploration of values, a sense of community and to the preparation of students for lives of responsibility, leadership and service.