Art 280 - Ceramics: Handbuilding
Fall
2025
01
3.00
Cynthia Consentino
M W 1:25PM 4:10PM
UMass Amherst
59997
Studio Arts Building Room 156
cconsent@umass.edu
60056
Studio, demonstration. Introduction to all basic methods of handbuilding and decorating techniques. Focus both on vessel tradition and ceramic sculpture. Introduction to glazes, slips, and firing in the stoneware tradition. Hands-on, active participation, attendance required. Overview of ceramic historical, cultural tradition. Prerequisite: for majors, ART 131 or 142; for non-majors, ART 110 or 131 or consent of instructor.
Art (BA-Art) or BFA-Art w/test