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Ceramics: Beyond the Mug

OAK EXCER–1503–01
Instructor: Carlos Ramirez
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–9:30 p.m., February 16–April 5
10 instructional sessions + 4 review/work sessions and a cleanup day. $335; $15 lab fee payable at registration. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none
Enrollment limit: 8 students; one student per electric pottery wheel. Students have at least sixteen hours of access to the ceramics studio outside of class time, exact times to be determined during the first week of class.

Suitable for beginning and advanced students alike, this course is designed to promote individual expression and ideas while gaining an understanding of the nature of clay and the ceramic process. Wheel-throwing, glazing techniques, and firing methods provide insight into one's own artistic perspective. By looking at examples of both historical and contemporary work, students are encouraged to experiment in creating pieces such as bowls, mugs, plates, and vases that operate beyond the solely functional.

Class sessions are divided between demonstration, theory, and application. Meeting for a total of 15 sessions, the class has four built-in review/work days with either the instructor or teaching assistant present to answer any questions. The last day is for picking up your work and cleaning out your cubby.
Lab fee covers materials for making ceramic glazes.
Bring to first class: Beginning students should purchase a basic wheel throwing tool kit. Experienced students should come prepared with their preferred tools. Clay can be purchased from CCA's Ceramics department at $10/bag.

Intro to Jewelry Design

OAK EXMTL–1500–01
Instructor: Marshall Dalva
Sat., 9 a.m.–noon, February 11–April 7
9 sessions. $300; $25 lab fee payable at registration; $40 materials fee payable to instructor at first session. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none
This course explores basic metalsmithing and jewelry processes. Participants are introduced to various techniques for cutting metal, methods of joinery, soldering, forming, fabrication, and various means of surface treatment.

Students may work with copper, brass, or sterling silver as they create jewelry or other small forms.
Tool kit deposit: each student is required to submit a check in the amount of $140, payable to CCA, at the first session. Checks will be returned to students on the last day of class upon the return of tool kits. A materials list will be sent to registrants. Materials fee covers some copper, silver, and additional supplies.