Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe ancient and contemporary art of wood-fired ceramics. Topics include techniques of forming clay, the formulating of clay bodies and glazes for wood fire, kiln construction, wood firing techniques, Eastern and Western aesthetics and the history of wood-fired ceramics. The course will not cover basic ceramic construction techniques. Students should already be familiar with basic hand building or wheel throwing techniques. Course will require participation in wood firing with some time spent outside regularly scheduled class hours. 