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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 2255 - Wood-Fired Ceramics
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course provides an investigation of the ceramic process of wood-firing. Students will create new wares for wood-firing. A variety of slips and glazes appropriate for the particular firing will be introduced. As a class, students will work together to complete the necessary preparations then load and fire the wood kiln. After cooling and unloading, the results will be evaluated. A brief history of wood-firing will be covered. Students will be required to buy additional supplies that are not covered by the course fee. Students should be prepared to spend 6-9 hours per week working in the studio outside of class.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: ART 1252 or ART 1282
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Identify a variety of wood-fire kiln designs.
- Apply slips and stains in an appropriate and creative manner.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of loading a wood kiln.
- Effectively fire a wood kiln.
- Demonstrate the ability to properly maintain a rise in temperature.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative studio enviornment.
- Articulate an informed personal aesthetic reaction to a work of art.
- Demonstrate a critical evaluation of one’s own work and the work of another artist.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of wood-fired ceramics.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Decorative techniques of wood slips, stains and glazes
- Wood-firing process (loading, ware placement, firing and clean up)
- History of wood-fired kilns
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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