Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Continuing Education | Summer 2008 Courses

SPECIAL SCHEDULE
July 28-August 8, Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm at MassArt;
August 9-13 at Hands House Studio in Norwell

DESCRIPTION
The class will explore the marriage between artist and form, clay and ash, community and kiln. The goal will be to combine a rigorous investigation of clay working techniques with the unique traditions of firing a wood fueled kiln. Trees and other vegetation absorb nutrition and minerals from the earth. During a wood firing, these stored chemicals are released and fuse on the surface of the clay creating a natural ash glaze.
The class is structured for truly exited and motivated artists of all abilities. Two weeks will be spent learning hand-building techniques through demonstrations and practice. This will include: slab work, wheel throwing, extruding, and coil building. Students are encouraged to experiment and push the boundaries of ceramics and tradition, creating work ranging from functional pottery to sculptural ceramics.
The final week of the class will be spent loading and firing a wood fueled Anagama kiln, located on the North River in Norwell, MA. All members of the class will be given the opportunity to work in shifts with the instructors learning how to properly read and feed the kiln during the four days it will take to reach temperature. The kiln will require round the clock supervision to maintain the correct temperature. Students are welcome and encouraged to camp on the site at Hands House Studio for the firing. handshouse.org

INSTRUCTOR
Jason Loik holds a BFA from MassArt and MFA from the University of Washington. Loik works in many different media, primarily clay with a focus on the figure.

DESCRIPTION
Design and fabricate individualized place settings, serving dishes, teapots, and vases. Employing hand building, the potter’s wheel, plaster molds, and various kiln firing techniques (stoneware, soda, low-fire), students will be able to create pottery that is useful as well as personally expressive. Frequent demonstrations, lectures, and dialogue with the instructor will enable beginners as well as experienced workers to expand their vision and portfolio.

INSTRUCTOR
Ben Ryterband is Professor of Ceramics at MassArt where he has taught since 1974. He was a potter’s apprentice in Japan, 1969-70. He received his BA from Antioch College and MFA from Rhode Island School of Design. He has exhibited in galleries and colleges nationally and most recently received first place awards in Massachusetts State of Clay exhibitions.

DESCRIPTION
This studio class allows students to explore personal interests in clay object making. Demonstrations and studio activities will include handbuilding, moldmaking and wheelworking. Students will develop individual plans to execute their ideas in clay after discussing ideas and options with the instructor. Projects may include various interests such as tableware, sculpture or tile making. Experience in clay work is preferred, but not required.

INSTRUCTOR
Janna Longacre is Professor of Fine Arts 3D at MassArt. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the University of Michigan. She is the recipient of a Massachusetts Artists Foundation grant and a National Endowment for the Arts funded installation at Smith College Museum. Exhibitions include: Morris Museum, NJ; Bruce Museum, CT; Newport Art Museum, RI; Laumeier International Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO.

DESCRIPTION
This class allows students explore personal interests in clay object-making. Demonstrations and studio activities include handbuilding, mold making and wheelworking. Students will develop individual plans to execute their ideas in clay after discussing ideas and options with the instructor. Projects may include various interests such as tableware, sculpture or tile making. Experience in clay work is preferred, but not required.

INSTRUCTOR
Janna Longacre is Professor of Fine Arts 3D at MassArt. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the University of Michigan. She is the recipient of a Massachusetts Artists Foundation grant and a National Endowment for the Arts funded installation at Smith College Museum. Exhibitions include: Morris Museum, NJ; Bruce Museum, CT; Newport Art Museum, RI; Laumeier International Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO.

DESCRIPTION
This studio class allows students to explore personal interests in clay object making. Demonstrations and studio activities will include handbuilding, moldmaking and wheelworking. Students will develop individual plans to execute their ideas in clay after discussing ideas and options with the instructor. Projects may include various interests such as tableware, sculpture or tile making. Experience in clay work is preferred, but not required.

INSTRUCTOR
Janna Longacre is Professor of Fine Arts 3D at MassArt. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the University of Michigan. She is the recipient of a Massachusetts Artists Foundation grant and a National Endowment for the Arts funded installation at Smith College Museum. Exhibitions include: Morris Museum, NJ; Bruce Museum, CT; Newport Art Museum, RI; Laumeier International Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO.

DESCRIPTION
This class allows students explore personal interests in clay object-making. Demonstrations and studio activities include handbuilding, mold making and wheelworking. Students will develop individual plans to execute their ideas in clay after discussing ideas and options with the instructor. Projects may include various interests such as tableware, sculpture or tile making. Experience in clay work is preferred, but not required.

INSTRUCTOR
Janna Longacre is Professor of Fine Arts 3D at MassArt. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the University of Michigan. She is the recipient of a Massachusetts Artists Foundation grant and a National Endowment for the Arts funded installation at Smith College Museum. Exhibitions include: Morris Museum, NJ; Bruce Museum, CT; Newport Art Museum, RI; Laumeier International Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO.