This semester, my Art 1 and Advanced Art students created ceramics, exploring handbuilding techniques like coil building and slab construction, as well as experimenting with sculpting and 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.
