Infosession – Ceramics in China

This course emphasizes the unique opportunity to learn Chinese Ceramic History and a hands-on study to learn new studio practices of clay art and its inherent characteristics and its possibilities as both utilitarian and sculptural ceramics. The focus of this class will be on the foundation skills of hand-building, wheel-throwing, and surface decoration in a rich historic and cultural context of study in Beijing, Xi'an, Jingdezhen and Shanghai, China. The elements of this course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, critiques, and assignments.