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All Ceramics Students download, submit via email >>

Opening Questions for All students to Submit Via Email - Download File >>
Email to Michael T Schmidt - mschmidt@valdosta.edu
 Michael T Schmidt Ceramics - Artist Facebook Page >

 

Ceramics 1 - ART 3061 - Sections A & B >>

Course Syllabus / Outline- Download pdf version >>

Assignment #1 handout - Stamps and Slab Cups- Download pdf version >>

Assignment #2 handout - Wheel / Cup - Download pdf version >>
Wheel Throwing - Overview & Basic Steps - Download pdf version >>

Assignment #3a handout - Soft & Hard Slab / "Box" / Container - Download pdf version >>

Assignment #3b handout - Soft & Hard Slab - Armature / Face Jug - Download pdf version >>

Assignment # 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a ,3b, & 4 handout, including - Wheel / Bowl - Download pdf version >>

Ceramics 1 - Student Samples >>

 
Wedging Basics - video - link >>  
Wheel Throwing - Overview & Basic Steps - Download pdf version >>  
Basic Wheel Throwing - Youtube video - link >>  
   

 

Ceramics 2 - ART 4062 - Section A >>

Course Syllabus / Outline - Download pdf version >>

ART 4062 Repeat Abstract - Download Microsoft Word (.docx) version >>
Email to Michael T Schmidt - mschmidt@valdosta.edu

Assignment #1 handout - Bottle Forms - Download pdf version >>

Assignment #1 - 5 handout - Download pdf version >>

Ceramics 2 - Demos & Links >>

 
Ceramic Arts Daily Video Demos - link >>  
Teapot Spout Demo / video - link >>  
"No - Measure" Lids Lesson - link >>  
Charlie Cummings Clay Studio - Claylink.com >>  
Cup: The Intimate Object VI - link >>  

Downloads & Links for All Ceramics Courses >>

 

Ceramic Related Links >>

  PPPots on Tumblr - link >>
  Access Ceramics, Contemporary Image Resource - link >>
  Ceramic Arts Daily.com Video Tutorials- link >>
  Ceramic Arts Daily on YouTube, Demos/Tutorials - link >>
  Basic Wheel Throwing - Youtube - link >>
  Wheel Throwing Demos, by Lea Zoltowski - Youtube - link >>
  Wheel Throwing Demos, by Andy Ruble - Youtube - link >>
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  Field Guide for Ceramic Artisans, by Julia Galloway - website link >> - Facebook link >>
  Ron Nagle Video - Youtube - link >>
  Garth Clark - link >>
  Warren MacKenzie Video - Minnesota Original - link >>
  PBS - Craft in America "Crossroads" - link >>
  From the Fire: Korean Ceramics Exhibition Video - link >>
  Color & Fire Defining Moments in Studio Ceramics Video - link >>
  Where Good Ideas Come From Video - link >>
  World Crafts Council, North America - link >>
  NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) - link >>
  Archie Bray Foundation - link >>
  PENLAND SCHOOL of CRAFTS - link >>
  Mint Museum - Charlotte, NC - link >>
  Mudfire Gallery in Atlanta, GA - link >>
  Michael T Schmidt.com - link >>
 

ART Links >>

  Whitney Museum, FOCUS - iTunes - link >>
  PBS, Art: 21, Video Series - iTunes - link >>
  Visual Arts Podcasts on iTunes - link >>
  Art Basel, Miami, FL - link >>

Downloads & Info >>

 

Supplies & Tools >>

Ceramic Terms - pdf version >>   Georgia / Atlanta Area:
Glazing Handout - pdf version >>   http://www.atlantaclay.com
Ceramic Materials List - pdf version >>   http://www.davensceramiccenter.com
Ceramic Residencies List - pdf version >>   Florida / Orlando Area:
Laser Print Transfers Handout - pdf version >>   http://www.axner.com
Notes on Clay & Glaze - pdf version >>   http://www.bennettpottery.com
Lid / Container Handout - pdf version >>   Great Clay Tools & Ribs:
    http://www.mudtools.com
    http://www.mkmpotterytools.com

 

USG Right to Know Training >>

The Right To Know on-line safety training is provided by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
RTK may be accessed through the following website
: http://www.usg.edu/ehs/training

Once you have opened an internet browser application and have connected to the web address listed above, click on the Right-To-Know Basic Awareness Training link at the top of the page to begin the test. Make sure to click on the NEXT link located in the upper right corner of the page to advance to each page.The RTK training session should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Finish the test and fill out the form (name, school, etc.). PRINT A COPY of the Certificate of Training Completion and return to your instructor. All Art Faculty, Staff and Student Assistants must complete the training annually.

 

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