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
Dates: February 5 - Studio Orientation February 12 - April 22: 12 online lectures and 5 online instructor-led classes on March 4 and 18, April 1, 5 and 22 (13 weeks of studio access) Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Level: Intermediate - Advanced Instructor: Matt KatzOn-site Facilitator: Casey Zeng
Dates: January 31 - April 17 (12 classes | 14 weeks) 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.
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...
2022-24 Artist In Residence at Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Audrey An’s creative research revolves around the notion of applying digital technologies to ceramics from the perspective of ‘convergence’, be it cultural,... Read more about Audrey An
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
Maureen Mills grew up with an interest in making things from sewing her own cloths to knitting blankets and sweaters. She didn’t discover clay until...
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.