Art 280 - Ceramics: Handbuilding

Fall
2026
01
3.00
Cynthia Consentino

TU TH 8:30AM 11:15AM

UMass Amherst
10510
Studio Arts Building Room 156
cconsent@umass.edu
10568
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.

Open to Undergraduate ART, BFA-ART, BFA-ART ED, and BFA-DESIGN majors only.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.