Functional Dinnerware
Adult (Ages 16+) | Available (Membership Required)
Want to create beautiful, functional ceramic pieces for your home? This course is designed for beginners and intermediate potters alike, Functional Dinnerware focuses on the design and creation of everyday items such as plates, bowls, mugs, serving dishes, and other useful pieces! Through wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, students will focus on integrating form and function. This course will provide demonstrations using the pottery wheel as well as many handbuilding techniques. Choose to focus on one method or both! Students will also gain an understanding of how to design cohesive sets and consider ergonomics, stackability, and usability. Prior wheel experience will be beneficial. Whether you’re looking to outfit your own kitchen with handmade ware or create thoughtful gifts, this class offers a supportive environment to expand your skills and bring functional art to the table.
With artist Megan Hinman
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- Students will have clay and tools provided by the ACA but are welcome to bring their own tools.
Megan Hinman
Megan Hinman (she/her/hers) is an experienced arts educator and ceramic artist. She holds a M.A.T. from Tufts University/School of the Museum of Fine Arts as well as a Graphic Design Certificate from Mass College of Art and Design. Prior to her time at ACA, Megan was a visual arts teacher at a local high school for 17 years, teaching a range of classes including ceramics, drawing and painting and graphic design. She combines her love of design and clay to create dynamic functional clay pieces using various surface decoration techniques. Megan especially loves altering wheel-thrown pieces by adding hand-built elements. Megan is excited to share her love of clay with her students and watch them discover their own creative potential with such an amazing medium. You can learn more about Megan and her work by visiting her website: www.meganhinman.com