Ceramic Studio Summer Extension Programs
UPCFA Ceramic Studio Summer Extension Programs
Pottery and Clay Sculpture Workshop for Ages 7 to 14 years old
The workshop is open to participants’ ages 7 to 14 years old. It teaches basic hand-building techniques in making clay forms and for the older participants (11-14 years old) an option to work on the pottery wheel to form simple vessels for one of the projects. The clay used in the workshop is a local stoneware clay that was developed by and processed only at the UP College of Fine Arts (UPCFA) Ceramic Studio. The glazes are all food grade and thus the fired clay or ceramic forms may be used to store, to cook and to serve food.
In addition, students will be introduced to the wider potential of altering, decorating and manipulating the surface of the clay using varying techniques. Students will also learn an overview of the ceramic process as they see their works transform at different stages: green ware, leather hard work, bone dry work, bisque fired work, glazed work and glaze-fired work. The works of the students will be fired using the electric kiln to reach bisque fired temperature (10000C) and at the wood-fired kiln to reach glaze temperature (12800C).
The method of instruction is individualized as the teachers are trained to know the characteristics of child art at each stage of development and thus are able to identify their student’s stage and can prescribe the appropriate approach and level of instruction.
Below is our curriculum:
Critter Pots
Figure Sculpture
Architectural Slab Box
Kawaii Creature Coin Bank
Bust
Hand-built or Wheel-Thrown Drinking Vessels for Dad / Mom
Glazing Day
Schedules and Workshop Fees
7-session Workshop
TTh Schedule: 10:00am-12:00nn and 2:00pm-4:00pm
April 22, 24, 29, May 6, 8, 13 and May 20 (glazing day)
Workshop Fees: P 6,500.00
Inclusive of 10 kilos of stoneware clay, glaze, firing fees and certificate
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
A three-hour, seven-session workshop covering the basics of forming clay on the wheel. In addition, students will be introduced to the wider potential of the wheel as a ceramic tool: they will experiment with throwing and altering, decoration and manipulating the surface of the clay using the motion of the wheel. Students will also learn the basics of glazing before the works are glazed fired in the UPCFA Ceramic Studio wood-fired kiln. Finally, students will also be given the opportunity to participate and learn the firing process of the wood-fired kiln.
The workshop will be conducted by Joey de Castro and Pete Cortez, both professional potters.
The workshop will be open to a maximum of FIVE (5) students per batch.
Workshop Schedules:
Saturdays 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm
April 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 31 (Glazing day)
Mondays 9:00am – 12:00pm
April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 9 (Glazing day)
Workshop Fees: P6500.00/participant
Inclusive of 24 kilos of clay with option to purchase more as needed, Bisque
firing, Use of studio tools and equipment, certificate;
Exclusive of glaze and glaze firing fees
Firing Fees: Length x Width x Height (inches) x P2.00
Clay Price: P50.00 / bag of 1 kilo
Discounts:
15% Discount on UP employees (1 dependent) and CFA Alumni
20% CFA Students
Source : http://up-cfa.com/2014/03/upcfa-ceramic-studio-summer-extension-programs/