Curriculum Classes Spring Schedule Spring 2011

College Credit Available

(Courses may be audited by those not requiring college credit, but does not count as a prerequisite.) 

Registration for the Spring  term:  January  5, 9:00am—7:00pm Pittsboro Campus 919-542-6495

Semester begins January 10 and ends May 9 (16 Weeks Total)

Class Descriptions:

ART 281 S01 Sculpture I

This course provides an exploration of the creative and technical methods of sculpture with focus on the traditional processes.  Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills as they pertain to three-dimensional expression in various media.  Upon completion, students should be able to show competence in variety of sculptural approaches.  102 Siler City Center.

ART 283 S01 Ceramics I

This course provides an introduction to three-dimensional design principles using the medium of clay.  Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze application, and firing.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in slab and coil construction, simple wheel forms, glaze technique, and creative expression.  This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.   Clay Studio.

ART 284 S01 Ceramics II

This course covers advanced hand building and wheel techniques.  Emphasis is placed on creative expression, surface design, sculptural quality, and glaze effect.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of technical competence in forming and glazing with a development of three-dimensional awareness.  This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement..  Clay Studio.

PCC 241 S01—Kiln Design/Construction—This course covers basic concepts of kiln design and construction.  Topics include construction materials, heat sources, kiln furniture, and site selection.  Upon completion, students should be able to design and construct a kiln prototype.  2 credit hours; meets Mon. 1:00—4:50am.  102 Siler City Center.

PCD 111-S01 Advanced Craft Design—This course explores the conceptual process of design as applied to the three-dimensional form.  Emphasis is placed on solving three-dimensional design problems which are material, function, site, or client specific.  Upon completion, students should be able to apply an enhanced understanding of the relationship between design concept, process, and product in three-dimensional form.  2 credit hours; meets Wed. 8:00—11:50am.  102 Siler City Center.

PCS 110A Q01 Metal Sculpture A

This course introduces the process and design of metal sculpture for the craftsman.  Topics include design of metal sculpture, layout, construction, and finishing.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to design and construct metal sculptures.  101 Siler City Center.

PCS 210 S01 Clay Sculpture

This course introduces the techniques of sculpture, including figures, animals, and portraitures, and the tools and equipment needed.  Topics include the artistic concepts of form, rhythm, flow, movement, color and its relation to light.  Upon completion, students should be able to form well-designed sculptures demonstrating the artistic concepts as applied to decorative ceramics.  Clay Studio.

Downtown Art Walk

                                                                                                       

Enjoy a crisp fall evening and join friends in downtown Siler City for the Third Friday Art Walk on November 19th, 6:00 to 9:00pm.  The Art Walk is sponsored by the NC Arts Incubator.  Good music and refreshments will keep you warm while you view many works by local artists and craftsmen.   All Art Incubator galleries and shops will be open. 

CCCC's Sculpture/Pottery program student gallery will be open showing unique art work made from a variety of materials.  The gallery is at 138 N. Chatham Avenue.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 "Tree"  by Deborah Motter

                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Join now: Wood Firing at Carbonton Kiln

The wood firing workshop scheduled for October at the historic groundhog kiln at Carbonton has been rescheduled.  The new dates are:

Friday, November 12, 3 to 7pm, Clay Studio

Saturday, November 13, 8am to 3pm, Carbonton

Sunday, November 14, 9am to 5pm, Carbonton

Sunday, November 21, noon to 3pm, Carbonton

Cost of workshop is $91.25

Students must have previous knowledge of pottery making.  Bring shields, gloves, bisqueware.

Call now to register:  Pittsboro campus, 919-542-6495 X 3

Fall 2010 Continuing Education Clases and Workshops

Continuing Education Classes Fall 2010

(courses do not lead to a degree or diploma)

How to register: Registration begins 8:00am August 4, 2010; call the CCCC office in

Pittsboro at 919-542-6495 X 3 or Siler City at 919-742-2715 X 0

You may pay in person or with a credit card by phone.

Classes:

Beginning Wheel Throwing, Instructor, Darlene Brady

Monday nights, 6—9pm. Clay Studio.

Cost of course $70.00. Materials fee $10. for 25 lbs. clay, to be paid at registration.

First Session: August 16 through September 27 (6 weeks) No class September 6

Second Session: October 11 through November 22 (6 weeks) No class October 25

Intermediate Wheel Throwing, Instructor, Raymond Edwards

Wednesday nights, 6—9pm. Clay Studio.

Cost of course $70.00. Materials fee $10. for 25 lbs. clay, to be paid at registration.

First Session: August 18 through September 22 (6 weeks)

Second Session: October 13 through November 17 (6 weeks)

Fall Into Clay (Advanced Wheel Throwing), Instructor, Jennifer Siegel

Fridays, 11am—3pm. Clay Studio.

Cost of course $70.00. Materials fee $10. to be paid at registration.

First Session: August 20 through September 24 (6 weeks)

Second Session: October 15 through November 19 (6 weeks)

Clay Open Studio, Facilitator, Staff

Open to current degree students and those registered in Continuing Education Classes.

Saturdays, 9am—1pm. Clay Studio.

Cost $40.

First Session: August 21 through October 2. No class on September 6 (6 weeks)

Second Session: October 16 through November 20 (6 weeks)

Basic Welding for The Beginner, Instructor, Kevin Kuhnel

Monday nights, 6—9pm. Metals studio.

Cost of course $136.25. Materials fee $30. to be paid at registration.

September 13 through November15 (10 weeks)

Metal Art with a Twist, Instructor, Kevin Kuhnel

Wednesday nights, 6—9pm. Metals studio.

Cost of course $121.25. Materials fee $30. to be paid at registration.

September 15 through November 17 (10 weeks)

Workshops

Throwing and Altering 101, Instructor, Jennifer Siegel

Cost of workshop $55. Materials fee $10.00 clay to be paid at registration.

Saturday, September 18, 1—8pm; Sunday, September 19, 11am—8pm. Clay studio.

Raku Firing, Instructor, Raymond Edwards

Cost of workshop $56.25. Materials fee $5. to be paid at registration.

Friday, September 24, 3—7pm; Saturday, September 25, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Carbonton Wood Firing, Instructor, Raymond Edwards

Cost of workshop $91.25.

Friday, October 22, 3 to 7pm, clay studio. Saturday, October 23, 8am—3pm, Carbonton. Sunday, October 24, 9am—5pm, Carbonton. Sunday, October 31, noon to 3pm.

Salt Nuts, Instructor, Jennifer Siegel

Cost of workshop $152.

Friday, September 3, 3:30—4:30pm orientation; Friday, November 5, 4:00—8:00pm; Saturday, November 6, 1:00am—10:00pm; Sunday, November 7, 10:00am-9:00pm. Bring bisque ware. Clay Studio.

Scratching the Surface: A Ronan Peterson Workshop

Saturday, October 9, 9am--5pm. Sunday, October 10, 9--5. Clay Studio, $165.00 ninetoespottery.com