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Ceramics: Advanced Techniques
Instructor: Sue O'Connor

This class is for those students who would like to explore more advanced techniques.
We will cover projects in hand-building and wheel throwing using templates, altering 
and reassembling. Projects may include functional and sculptural objects with an 
emphasis on design. Porcelain will also be introduced.

Prerequisite: Proficiency in throwing and hand-building is required

1104.43.01.22 Levels 3 & 4
Tuesdays, April 5 – June 14
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 11 sessions
$305 Members, $345 Guests $65 Materials/Studio Fee

Ceramics Studio Policies
Ceramics students are required to follow all department policies regarding safety and 
health standards including:

• Masks are strongly recommended when in BBAC facility, and in some
  circumstances, required.
• Following sign up procedures and attendance guidelines for Open Studio times

Ceramics Open Studio Information - No Instruction

Open Studio time is available for students currently registered for a ceramics class of 
12 hours or more. Dates and times are available for sign up through ceramic technician, 
Laura Ryan, during the first week of classes. All students will have to rotate open studio 
time since there is an 10-student maximum per class. Open studios are not intended to 
take the place of a production studio and are intended to further the education experience.
Only work made at BBAC using clay from BBAC, can be glazed and fired at BBAC.

Purchasing Clay at the BBAC
One 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your class. BBAC offers the service of 
purchasing additional clay (one bag at a time) and can be purchased at the beginning 
of your class time.
• Limit is three, 25 lb. bags per term
• Each 25 lb. bag of Wheat Stone is $17
• Each 25 lb. bag of Porcelain is $20

CERAMIC ARTS
Basic Materials to bring to class:
Basic Pottery Tool Kit (sold on Amazon.com, Michael's or Green's)
Apron (or wear something that can get dirty)
Small plastic bucket
Rags
Gloves
Dust mask