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On Jan. 27, Hood College hosted the Expanding STEM Education summit. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland…
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There are no workshops planned this J-Term, 2023. Please view our Spring 2023 Schedule and look for more news on our upcoming visiting artist series!
ARTS 505- Master's Throwing I
Instructor: Kristin Muller
Modality:Traditional
Dates: 3/30- 4/2
Times: 9am - 5pm
Workshop Price: $450
An in-depth study of advanced throwing concepts designed to assist the student to cognitively understand the essence of clay, the broadcast potential of the medium and learn to respond to the forces affecting the movement of clay during the throwing process in a synthesis of skill, knowledge and artistic expression.
ARTS 522- Glaze Calculation, Theory & Practice
Instructor: Natalia Kormeluk
Modality: Traditional
Dates: Mondays 1/24 - 5/13
Times: 5:30- 9pm
Workshop Price: $675
This course will explore the composition, properties and application of materials used in ceramics to aid in the development of glaze compositions for pottery and sculpture.
ARTS 528- Contemporary Raku Techniques & Practices
Instructor: Natalia Kormeluk
Modality: Traditional
Dates: 2/18-2/19, 311-3/12, 4/22-4/23
Times: Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 4:15pm
Workshop Price: $450
Prerequisite: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the graduate ceramic arts programs. Lab fee. Knowledge of the raku process is essential for MA and MFA students. Raku firing provides a basic understanding of the oxidation/reduction cycles for the firing of all fuel fired kilns.
ARTS 530- Kiln Technology & Firing Theory
Instructor: Chaz Martinsen
Modality: Traditional
Dates: 1/27-1/29, 2/4-2/5, 2/10
Times: Fridays 6pm - 9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9am - 5pm
Workshop Price: $450
A study in kiln stacking and firing procedures with concentration on reduction atmosphere firings; notes on types of kilns and basic kiln construction, oxidation firing, kiln maintenance and repair, kiln furniture, heat measuring devices and safety equipment.
ARTS 564- Aesthetics & Criticism
Instructor: Natalia Kormeluk
Modality: Traditional
Dates: 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/18, 4/15, 4/29
Times: Saturdays 9am - 5pm
Workshop Price: $675
The freedom of personal aesthetic expression is the goal toward which most artists strive. Criticism, the spoken or written talk about art, conveys a power to build or destroy. The course will explore the language of aesthetics and criticism to bring the student toward the creation and interpretation of beauty and meaning in their artistic statement.
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ARTS 547 Creating with Porcelain - Instructor: Natalia Kormeluk- Workshop Price $675
ARTS 569 Survival Skills for the Artist - Instructor: Chaz Martinsen- Workshop Price $675
ARTS 542 Modeling the Figure - Instructor: Toby Mendez- Workshop Price $675
ARTS 517 Dynamic and Asymmetric Wheel - Instructor: Yoshi Fujii- Workshop Price $675
ARTS 520 Photographing Ceramics - Instructor: Tim Jacobsen- Workshop Price $450
ARTS 525 Electric Kilns - Instructor: Chaz Martinsen- Workshop Price $450
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