Ceramics

Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, September 9 – November 18, at

Smile Camp, 6301 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC 27606

Materials Fee: $50

Limited to 6 students

This course is an introduction to the art and science of ceramics. In this course, each

student will learn to create bowls, pinch pots, coils, draped forms, and have the

opportunity to make cups, spouts, and utensils. Students will work with colors and

glazes in addition to liquid slip and solid clay. Along the way, they will learn about the

material science of ceramics and glass. This course is intended for highly gifted

students in middle school and above.

Instructor: Karen Russell of SMILE Camp. Mrs. Russell is the co-founder and

director of SMILE Camp. She has taught gifted students for over 30 years. She has a

B.S in math education from Gardner-Webb University and an M. Ed. In Mathematics

and Education from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Prerequisites: Students should have stamina, fine motor skills, and interest to get their

hands dirty. While no age restriction is in place, instructor approval is required.