Ceramics 1
Session 2: July 21-25, July 29-Aug 1, Aug 4-8
1:30-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Claire McCarty, St. Catherine's Upper School Ceramics Teacher
Prerequisite: None
1:30-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Claire McCarty, St. Catherine's Upper School Ceramics Teacher
Prerequisite: None
Rising grades 9-12
Credit: 1/2
In-Person
In this class, students will learn a variety of techniques used to manipulate clay. Hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slabs will be used. Other techniques may include drape molds, paddling, texturing, slip trailing, and more. Students will also learn about the diverse cultural uses and historical significance of pottery. Form and function has an important role in the class in regards to sculpture vs. dishware. Students will complete ceramic pieces using various applications of ceramic glazes and firing procedures to produce finished ceramic ware.
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
