Ceramics

Portrait of James Keller standing in front of a kiln

James Keller

Staff, Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Portrait of Bruce Armitage

Bruce Armitage

Staff and Teaching Assistant, Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Bruce has been a member of the Harvard Ceramic community since 2014. In addition to being a Teaching Assistant, he also works as a Studio Technician and is a... Read more about Bruce Armitage
portrait of Amanda Aguiar

Amanda Aguiar

Staff, Teaching Assistant at Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Headshot of Suzana Lisanti.

Suzana Lisanti

Instructor, Ceramics Program
Teaching Assistant, Ceramics Program
Independent Artist Program, Ceramics Program

Suzana instructs wood-firing workshops, assists in classes and is part of the Independent Artist program at Harvard Ceramics...

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Molds and Multiples

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2024

Dates: January 31 - April 17 (12 classes | 14 weeks) Sculpture by Audrey An, tiered table with multi-colored objects.
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Level: Beginning - Intermediate
Instructor: Audrey An

Course Description: Join 2022-23 Artist-in-Residence, Audrey An, in expanding your knowledge in basic plaster mold-making for press-molding and slip-casting. Mold-making is an efficient method to quickly replicate forms with exactitude, whether it be a set of mugs or an object that comes together to form a compelling sculpture or installation. Throughout the course, students will learn how to make 1, 2, multi-part and double-walled molds from hand-built, wheel-thrown forms to found objects.

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Tom Hubbard

Tom Hubbard

Instructor at Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard

Tom Hubbard is an interdisciplinary artist. His practice includes ceramics, photography, mixed media works and public art installations. Tempered by a...

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Joanna Mark

Joanna Mark

Instructor, Ceramics Program
Joanna has been working in clay for 40 years, and specializes in functional and sculptural ware. Her work has been shown at Fuller Craft Museum, State of Clay... Read more about Joanna Mark

Express Yourself - The Language of Slab Building

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2024

Dates: January 30 - April 16 (12 classes | 14 weeks)brown cup by Joanna Marks
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Instructor: Diane Lulek and Joanna Mark

Course Description: Find your creative voice with slab building. This class will demonstrate a combination of slab construction, surface decoration, and an exploration of form. Techniques will focus on both hard and soft slab construction to create mugs, planters, plates and trays, boxes, and anything your heart desires. Surface techniques will include the use of slips, carving, sgraffito, inlay, handmade stamps, and found objects. Glazing techniques and decoration will be discussed. Basic clay knowledge is recommended.

 

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