As we approach the summer months, it seems that travel is becoming increasingly difficult. The expense of air travel, add-on fees and the general hassle of getting around at the destination are daunting at best. For many of us again this summer, travel will be restricted to places closer to home. So if you are faced with the particular dilemma of finding something new and intriguing to do this summer, how about taking a ceramics course at LSUA?
This summer, we will offer three levels of ceramics study: beginning, intermediate and advanced. In addition to hand building, we will explore wheel throwing and new types of glaze. Three credit hours may be earned for the class, but one can also audit the class for a nominal fee. We encourage those from the community to join us for the class.
LSUA has been fortunate in being able to develop a fine pottery lab over the years. We have all of the major types of pottery wheels as well tools and implements for making raku. The varied types of pottery require different types of wheels and a potter will often develop a favorite type of wheel with which to work.
While the summer course is a complete study, ceramics will be offered again in the fall semester so that students can progress from one level to the next. This is an ideal course for teachers who are interested in exposing students to pottery activities, even in the elementary school classroom. Art teachers can benefit from renewed exploration of the varied techniques. And anyone who has an interest in doing pottery will enjoy the course. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 8:00am – 9:45am for a ten-week session. We schedule the classes early to avoid the rising temperatures of mid-day. The fall class will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am – 10:45am.
I invite you to join us in our summer exploration of pottery. We have the space, we have the wheels, I will teach you the techniques, and you will succeed! No tests, just the pure joy of creating a lasting work of art. For more information, please contact me at (318) 473-6449.