This course will introduce participants to a broad range of pottery topics (we will NOT be making pottery)—history/archeology, clay/glaze science, various techniques, art/creativity, pottery in cultures and rituals, pottery in our travels, why/how to value pottery, museum pottery and selected stories of potters and potteries throughout the world. Participants will learn to understand and appreciate pottery and to spark a lifelong interest in learning more. Participants are expected to participate in class topics, and do some research. No particular knowledge of pottery is necessary (although you will be surprised how much you already know). This class curriculum is “a mile wide and an inch deep”—we will learn about many topics; you decide the direction of your further study. Some suggested readings and research will be provided. Bring a piece of pottery/ceramic to the first class to share and discuss.
Coordinator: John Kerrigan
John is a pottery student/hobbyist. He has been making pottery and taking classes for over 15 years, with the benefit of instruction from several excellent teachers. He has an in-house pottery studio and enjoys experimenting and learning about all things pottery. John has been a teacher and administrator. He retired as a public and private school educator working from kindergarten to graduate school. He now lives with his wife in Dennis and enjoys time with family, travel, fitness activities—and with pottery.