This 5-week holiday course will focus on students creating ceramic lanterns or luminaries. Using the potter's wheel, students will thrown a cylindrical form for the body of the lantern, then use incising and carving to cut away designs to allow light to shine through the form, projecting beautiful images onto the surroundings. Various design options will be taught including hanging lanterns and table-top lanterns. The lanterns can be used with a votive candle or an electric light to bring these forms to life.
If you are looking to make a thoughtful hand-made gift this season, for yourself or a loved one, these lanterns are perfect for setting a cozy holiday scene!
This course is appropriate for students who have taken a beginner's wheel throwing course or have experience centering on the wheel. All materials, including clay, tools, and equipment will be provided.