CE&WD Spring 2026 Course Brochure — Cecil College - Other - Page 19
CERAMICS
LIFELONG LEARNING
Cecil College has fun and educational
offerings for all ages! Treat yourself or
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Enhance your life, and enjoy your free time
throughout the year with many of our
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Personal enrichment for adults and seniors
offers a variety of classes to expand your
learning or just for fun. Classes are designed for both beginner and advanced
levels of practice. We have what you are
looking for!
If you are age 60 or better, you have the
opportunity to join our Senior Network
and enjoy the benefits.
Youth and Homeschool programs for ages
6-17 are offered all year round. Classes
encompass the whole alphabet from
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Ceramics I
Ceramics I introduces the student to processes,
tools, and aesthetics of ceramic forms, both
functional and sculptural. Students explore
various hand-building, wheel-throwing,
decorating, glazing, and firing techniques.
Studio performance concerning technical,
aesthetic and skill development is stressed.
Notes: Textbook required. Corresponds to credit
course ART160.
$510 persons under 60. $105 MD residents 60
and above.
Course #: GUA122
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01* M
1/26-5/11 1-3:50p
ES 117
02* W
1/21-5/6 10a-12:50p ES 117
03* T
1/20-5/5 6-8:50p
ES 117
*01 - No class Mar. 16.
*02 - No class Mar. 18.
*03 - No class Mar. 17.
Surface Design for Ceramics
Explore a variety of surface techniques for
ceramics. The elements and principles of
design will be discussed and utilized to create
surface designs for ceramic forms. Students will
explore techniques to manipulate form and
surface throughout the stages of the ceramic
process. This course includes techniques for
greenware and bisqueware as well as postfiring techniques. Students will mix glazes and
experiment with materials for low and mid-fire
temperatures. The relationship between form
and surface will be emphasized. Pre-requisite:
Ceramics I. Note: Corresponds to credit course
ART179. Instructor: Vanni
$505 persons under 60. $100 MD residents 60
and above.
Course #: GUA160
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01* Th
1/22-5/7 2-4:50p
ES 117
*01 - No class Mar. 19.
Out-of-county, out-of-state fees may apply.
See page 38.
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Wheel-Thrown Ceramics
Wheel-Thrown Ceramics introduces students
to the pottery wheel with emphasis on the
skill development of throwing techniques.
A wide range of pottery forms and surface
treatments will be studied. Students will be
given a foundation in the history, aesthetic,
and technical aspects of working with clay on
the potter’s wheel. Notes: Textbook required.
Corresponds to credit course ART194.
Instructor: Thomas
$510 persons under 60. $105 MD residents 60
and above.
Course #: GUA155
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01* W
1/21-5/6 6-8:50p
ES 117
02* M
1/26-5/11 10a-12:50p ES 117
*01 - No class Mar. 18.
*02 - No class Mar. 16.
Wheel-Thrown Ceramics II
Expand on the skills introduced in WheelThrown Ceramics. Emphasis is placed on
advanced techniques for throwing and
decorating surfaces. Develop a personal style
as well as refine craftsmanship and thrown
forms. Pre-requisite: Wheel-Thrown Ceramics
I. Notes: Textbook required. Corresponds to
credit course ART196. Instructor: Vanni
$510 persons under 60. $105 MD residents 60
and above.
Course #: GUA156
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01* Th
1/22-5/7 10a-12:50p ES 117
*01 - No class Mar. 19.
Wheel-Thrown Ceramics III
Emphasis is on the further development
of thrown forms and surface decoration
techniques. Create a body of work
demonstrating refinement of thrown forms.
Pre-requisite: Wheel-Thrown Ceramics II. Notes:
Textbook required. Corresponds to credit
course ART296. Instructor: Vanni
$510 persons under 60. $105 MD residents 60
and above.
Course #: GUA157
Sec# Day Dates
Times
Location
01* Th
1/22-5/7 10a-12:50p ES 117
*01 - No class Mar. 19.
