With art comes mess, a seemingly golden rule in any form. There are certainly no exceptions when making ceramics. Dating as early as 25,000 B.C., ceramics are one of the oldest art forms on the planet, according to the American Ceramic Society. Pottery vessels are believed to have been first used in 9,000 B.C. to store grain and other foods. Today, students in Melody Cooper’s class make ceramic pottery for pride in craftsmanship, appreciation of the art and for a grade. With projects like slab bowls and pitchers, artists learn and apply the process needed to create their own personal works of art. Introductory and advanced ceramics classes will be offered in the spring 2015 semester with Cooper for those interested in practicing the ancient art of ceramics.
