In this class students will learn how to work with a variety of materials and with different types of tools to get differing effects with their materials. Lecture and demonstration will cover specialty cutting techniques such as carving and honing, precision cutting and refinement of shapes for varied effects. Students will try their hand at specialty cutting with low-fire ceramic tile and gain a deeper understanding of how each tool can be used for desired effects.
Tools presented include: sidebiter and rotary nippers, micro-cutters, strip cutters, scoring and breaking tools, honing and marking tools, Starrett nippers, Platinum nippers and hammer and hardie.
Texture, flow (andamento) and use of color and shape will be addressed, as well as how to get the most out of your materials- whatever they are.
A variety of different setting techniques will be presented and students will create a project that highlights the techniques presented to better understand different setting techniques and methods.
Students will take home several a medium sized project and will grout at home.
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