Semester:
Offered:
Dates: June 2 - August 4 (10 classes | 11 weeks)
Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Instructor: Anne Eder
Course Description: A forum for experimentation with the contemporary art methods of photography, mixed-media sculpture, and installation (this class assumes all participants have basic clay knowledge). Focus will be on the pragmatic aspects of creating interdisciplinary work and problem solving for site-specific locations. Boundaries between mediums and disciplines have become less distinct and more permeable as image makers increasingly turn to sculpture and installation as vehicles for self-expression, and those making three-dimensional work incorporate imagery. This class is a forum for experimentation with contemporary art methods of photography, mixed media sculpture, and installation. The focus will be on the pragmatic aspects of creating interdisciplinary work such as schedules, prioritizing tasks, selecting materials, and problem solving for site-specific locations, as well as employing a fluid workflow between two and three dimensions. Participants are encouraged to come with ideas for concept-based projects. The instructor’s role is that of facilitator, and Anne Eder brings to it her own interdisciplinary toolkit including a broad range of artistic and practical skills and experience in both the fine arts arena and the creative workplace. There will be an optional opportunity to participate in an established outdoor sculpture walk in September.
Materials List:
Basic Pottery Tool Kit
Apron
Notebook/Sketchbook
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: Your course fee covers 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 6800 cu. inches for 11 weeks of kiln space, as well as 7-day access to the Ceramics Program and its equipment from the start date of your class through August 12th, 2022.
$125 for Harvard College Undergraduate Students; $375 for Harvard Graduate Students; $800 for Adult Community; Harvard Employee TAP Regular and Long Service - follow instructions in online registration system for pricing.
- Adult Community: 18+; General Public; Harvard alumni, fellows, faculty/staff and post-docs who are not TAP-eligible; Harvard Extension School students; 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.
Registration will begin at 11am on Tuesday, April 12th for Harvard Students; 11am on Wednesday, April 13th for Adult Community and Harvard employees.
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 Operations Coordinator, Geoff Booras at gbooras@fas.harvard.edu.