Ceramics 1A (Period 1)

Beginning level ceramics class.  Students must have a notebook for class and bring plastic bags to store their clay and an apron or old shirt to protect clothing.  Two semesters of Ceramics [A & B] fulfills the A through G requirement for high school graduation.

 

This is a Visual Arts Standard Curriculum specified by the state of California and the National Board of Education.  The class textbook is "Hands In Clay". 

 

All basic techniques will be covered: Pinch, Coil, Slab and Wheelthrown.  Grading is heavily based on the notebook and completed projects.  Students may take home their finished work.  All clays and glazes are microwavable, dishwasher safe and non-toxic.