Ceramics beginner & intermediate

Service Description

Ceramics! This class introduces the student to the basics of wheel throwing. Students will learn how to center the clay, throw, trim & glaze in an encouraging and fun environment. Instructor will demonstrate the basic techniques & work closely with each student to ensure success. PLUS! This class also introduces both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques step-by-step, opening the way for individual expression and success in clay. The instructor discusses the production of three-dimensional forms, firing, and glazes. In addition, students learn more about using  About the Instructor: John Reinking EDUCATION 2005 MFA Marywood University, Scranton, PA 2001 BFA Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts, New Brunswick, NJ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2011 - present NCECA (National Conference for the Education of the Ceramic Arts) 2001 - present College Art Association PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2018-present Sculpture Coordinator, Raritan Valley Community College, North Branch, NJ 2010-present Ceramics Program Director, Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster, NJ 2006 -present Instructor, Raritan Valley Comm College, North Branch, NJ Instructor Somerset Teen Arts Festival, North Branch, NJ 2006- 2014 Ceramics Technician, Raritan Valley Comm College, North Branch, NJ Instructor, Visual and Performing Arts Camp, North Branch, NJ 2006 Adjunct Professor, Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ 2005-Present Adjunct Professor, County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ 2005 Ceramics Technician, Marywood University, Scranton, PA NASAD Graduate Programs Review Team, Marywood University, Scranton, PA 2004-2005 Gallery Assistant, Marywood University, Scranton, PA