ARTS 172L - Micaceous Pottery

Institution:

Santa Fe Community College

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Description:

Micaceous clay is a unique type of clay found in northern New Mexico. It has been used for centuries by Jicarilla, Apache, Pueblo and Hispanic potters to produce cooling vessels. This course presents the history of its traditional use as well as techniques for working with this clay. Students produce a variety of open bowls, closed bowls and lidded forms using hand-building techniques and open-pit firing processes. Offered: Occasionally.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 428-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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