A design problem is given for the term, emphasizing one or two design elements in particular. Discussions about design and the finished pieces are a part of each class. If a base for the piece is needed, that becomes part of the discussion as well. Some hand-building skills are required. Skill level: Intermediate
Required Supplies
Purchase clay at first class by cash or check - $20 (checks payable to Florida Clay Art).
Instructor
Vince Sansone
A revered artist and educator with 50 years of experience as a professional potter, Vincent Sansone joined the Crealdé faculty in the early 1970s and is the longstanding Ceramics Studio and Program Manager. Sansone also teaches at Valencia College, where he is an Assistant Professor of Ceramics Art. Sansone was awarded his MFA in Ceramics and his BFA in Painting at Southern Illinois University, and he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. Sansone’s whimsical creations have been exhibited throughout the United States as well as internationally, and are held in numerous private and public collections. He conducts workshops throughout the Southeast, and regular exhibits in galleries and art festivals. Sansone established the popular Cup-A-Thon fundraising sale, which is now a more than 30-year-old tradition at the school and is held in August.