Hillcrest High
Grade 12Art - Ceramics 2

Hillcrest HighArt - Ceramics 2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is a study of ceramic art. Emphasis is on techniques in wheel throwing and hand-building. Students will spend some time exploring the hand-building techniques of pinch, coil, slab, and press-molding with emphasis on imagery and design. Some time will be devoted to the potter's wheel as a forming tool. Forms are approached from simple to complex and small to large. Students learn to mix clay and glaze, load, and fire kilns.

Prerequisites: Ceramics 1 and Teacher Recommendation

Grades: 9-12

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