3DCR208 - 01 - Objects That Change Lives

Many of todays artists and designers working in the ceramics studio are using their creativity to build, heal and change communities. Professor Janna Longacre is focusing her experience from traveling and working in 38 countries, to introduce ideas and methods in which artists and organizations are making objects that not only change their lives but also the lives of others. Thru this studio elective course, she will introduce ideas and methods of making a variety of unique objects which directly address quality of life issues such as those used that purify water / deal with issues of food and hunger, are used to create music and shelter. During this course you will also be introduced to artists who are using their art to bring economic and social change to communities. Objects that Change Lives, is a Ceramics Studio based elective, using other materials and media, while teaching methods of building and firing clay developed in cultures all over the world.