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SAA Ceramics Studio. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

Independent Study in Ceramics

Ceramics students who enroll in Independent Study are granted access to the clay studio to work independently, without guidance, outside of scheduled class time. Independent use of the clay studio is an excellent opportunity for individuals to focus on an idea … Continued

Daily, when a class is not in session.
February 21-April 29, 2016
W20-431
Studio Manager: Darrell Finnegan

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Friday Intermediate Ceramics

This is the “Next Step” of your ceramic journey. Explore clay on a deeper level through weekly demonstrations on surface technique, lidded forms, plates, and much more! With a focus on strengthening your ceramic foundation this class will also provide … Continued

Fridays, 7:30-10:00pm
February 19-April 29, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Handbuilding Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Handbuilding Ceramics

Strengthen your hand-building skills as a wide variety of techniques will be demonstrated weekly. Both functional and decorative creations will be constructed with out the use of the potters wheel. This class is specifically for students not interested in wheel … Continued

Fridays, 4:30-7:00pm
February 19-April 29, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Intermediate Ceramics. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

Thursday Intermediate Ceramics

Improve your throwing and hand-building skills in this intermediate level class. Develop additional confidence with your skills while we focus on galleys and lids, rims and feet, handles, teapots, spouts and more. A variety of glazing, slips and surface techniques … Continued

Thursdays, 7:30-10:00pm
February 18-April 28, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Darrell Finnegan

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jon Proulx.

Beginning Pottery Wheel

This class will introduce you to the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing your creation. Learn the basic techniques that allow you to confidently create on the potter’s wheel! This class has been closed for the semester. The next session at … Continued

Thursdays, 4:30-7:00pm
February 18-April 28, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Darrell Finnegan

MIT Arts Studios: Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Wednesday Advanced Ceramics

Special projects, advanced exercises, casual critiques, tips/training on studio upkeep will all be covered in this advanced class. This class is for students comfortable with the basics of both hand-building and wheel throwing. It is mandatory that you have taken … Continued

Wednesdays, 7:30-10:00pm
February 17-April 27, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Wednesday Beginning Ceramics

This is the start of your ceramic journey! Learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand-building while getting introduced/acclimated to our community studio. Through a variety of weekly demonstrations you will see your ceramic foundation strengthen before your eyes. *Basic … Continued

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:00pm
February 17-April 27, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

MIT Arts Studios: Ceramics. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

Tuesday Advanced Explorations

Your clay skills will be taken to another level while we explore advanced techniques such as altering, stretching and cutting. Think ovals with oval lids or rim treatments that command attention. Feet and handle techniques, oozy slips and various decorative … Continued

Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00pm
February 16-April 26, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Darrell Finnegan

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

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