This semester, my Art 1 and Advanced Art students created ceramics, exploring handbuilding techniques like pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction, as well as experimenting with glazes. Along the way, we discussed the work of notable ceramic artists, from famous artists like Maria Martinez to contemporary local artists like Laurie Sharkus. Seeing how these artists use form, texture, and glaze to communicate ideas gave students a framework for thinking about their own work and encouraged them to take creative risks.
