Semester:
Offered:
Dates: May 29 - July 31 (10 classes | 11 weeks) - WAITLISTED
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Level: Advanced
Instructor: Audrey An
Course Description: Join 2022-24 Artist-in-Residence Audrey An in exploring computer-aided modes of clay working. Students must have prior mold experience to take this class. Thinking about hand-machine collaboration, the class will introduce various methods to design tools to aid your studio practice or generate digital models that will ultimately become ceramic objects. Throughout the course, students will gain basic proficiency in CAD (computer-aided design) software, Rhinoceros 3D, to create forms that can be folded in paper, 3D printed in plastic to make a plaster
mold, and directly 3D printed in clay using Harvard Ceramic Program’s new LUTUM® v4.6 clay printer. Due to instructor travel, there will be a substitute teacher for two classes.
Pre-requisite: Basic Mold-Making course or Molds & Multiples
Students who wish to purchase Rhinoceros 3D software must provide proof of registration to receive the discounted student rate. Email Kathy King at kking@fas.harvard.edu.
Materials List
Basic Pottery Tool Kit
Apron
Sketchbook/Notebook
Tool Purchases:
Here is the list of available tools and materials at the Ceramics Program. You may also consider ordering from a local supplier (Sheffield Pottery, Amherst Pottery Supply or Portland Pottery). If you have questions, please email Ji-Eun Kim directly at jikim@fas.harvard.edu.
Course Fees: $125 for Harvard College Undergraduate Students; $425 for Harvard Graduate Students; $925 for Adult Community; Harvard Employee TAP Regular and Long Service - follow instructions in the online registration system for pricing.
Your course fee covers the use of all clays (terra cotta, midrange, and high fire stoneware, sculpture body, porcelain, and midrange casting slip), bisque firing, glazes, and glaze firing up to 6,800 cu. inches of kiln space for 11 weeks, as well as 7-day access to the Ceramics Program and its equipment from the start date of your class through August 9th .
- Adult Community: 18+; General Public; Harvard alumni, fellows, Extension School students, and faculty/staff who are not TAP-eligible; students from universities other than Harvard
- Harvard Employees eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): TAP regular (employees worked less than 15 years) and TAP long service (employees who worked 15 or more years at Harvard)
- Harvard College Undergraduate Students: Currently enrolled students at Harvard College. This does not include Harvard Extension School Undergraduate Students. You must register with your Harvard email – we can arrange for an alternative email to be used for class after registration is complete.
- Harvard Graduate Students: Currently enrolled students in a Harvard University Graduate Program. This does not include Harvard Extension School Graduate Students or Harvard University Doctoral Candidates.
Registration will begin on Wednesday, April 17 at 2 pm.
All registered students will receive a confirmation with class syllabus one week prior to the start date.
Questions?
- For questions regarding course content, policies, staffing or facilities, please contact Director, Kathy King.
- For questions regarding registration, purchase of tools and materials, please contact Administrative Coordinator, Ji-Eun Kim.
- For questions regarding electric kiln certification, materials, studio equipment and safety policies, please contact Director, Kathy King.