With instruction in forming techniques, glaze technology, surface treatment and kiln operation, we combine studio and conceptual skills. The courses will refine and strengthen your creative talents. In your studio time, you will obtain confidence with ceramic processes, knowledge of studio safety and achieve individual goals.
Our practicing artist instructors demonstrate and assign exercises in contemporary ceramic design methods as well as traditional techniques in handbuilding, mold making, wheel forming, glazing and firing.
Program Objectives
The Ceramics Studio’s instructors will place particular emphasis on engaging students in developing a body of work in preparation to pursue an independent practice.
Courses Include
Individual Product Design and Making
• Wheel thrown forming
• Handbuilding, molding, extruding
• Slip casting
Personalized Surface Treatment
• Textures
• Ceramic screen prints
• Slips/underglazes
• Glaze technology
Understanding the Kiln
• Electric kiln technology
• Introductory gas firing
Program At-A-Glance
Photo Gallery
From our Ceramics students.
In the News
Television viewers following contestants in this season's Amazing Race Canada will get a closer look at the West Kootenay in the July 18 episode of the reality show that criss-crosses the country. Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College will be one of the locations featured.
The culmination of the Kootenay Studio Arts five studios takes place on June 23-24 where students will share their creative output at the annual Year End Show & Sale that invites the community to take a closer look.
Discover unique creations of ceramics, blacksmithing, jewelry and textiles made by the talented students of Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College in their magical Winter Show & Sale. The decade-long seasonal tradition is an amazing opportunity to support student artists and explore the stone heritage building where the magic happens.