Los Angeles Valley College - Crown Yearbook (Valley Glen, CA)

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A class of expression, ceramics is also a class of work. Bruce Boyle, with steady hands, is in the process of making a bowl. Exploring techniques , ,... ..,,,. ., 1.,m.fwwy,:14-,,q,9wfu 'l,. f -wmv w-wz- - '-uriaixfl X is 1, -, ., gy ri ' - 4 J' 13' .,, f . ,yy . NL , iw i.. - -.,.- .

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i l w i t w l P t E Clay + imagination : Art t 1 , rt 1 i . . j Dexterity and design l J 1 I A student passing Bungalow 74 who chances to look through the window might think he has discovered an archeologist's treasure case- carved statues, figurines and pottery. A visit inside, however, would reveal the truth. 1 Bungalow 74 is a classroom, the treasures are student projects. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 12 to 2 p.m., Bungalow 74-, the ceramic laboratory, is filled with students working with clay. p The ceramic classes begin with the fabrica- tion and decoration of tile, learning the factors N involved in coloring, molding and glazing. A While it might seem trivial to start with A such an item as small and unimportant as a piece of tile, all future projects depend upon this first work. Step by .step, one project leads 9 to another until the student utilizes all he has learned on one large project. Art 51 and 52, A and B, comprise four se- i F mesters' work. Margaret McAtee, 'third semes- ter art student and ceramic lab assistant, plans to go on with ceramics in its many forms- sculpture, stoneware, design-to creat objects of art. On Valley's campus, near the mall and automation center, stands a fenced-in rectangu- lar shaped thing-a-ma-jig. Many students walk by without knowing what it is, but every cer- amic student is familiar with the third kiln, a high temperature kiln which must be placed outside of the building. Handicraft purposes, a hobby or a serious art interest are reasons that may prompt a student to take ceramics. With clay, glazing chemicals and school-furnished equipment, a ceramic stu- dent learns to make items of interest. Advanced students choose what they want to do. The finished project, which takes months of preparation, is impressive to see. A small statue of a woman's back, with a child leaning over her shoulder, can be seen from the window of Bungalow 74-, There are bowls in many colors, some polished or decor- ated brightly. There are ashtrays and a wide assortment of Hobjects d'art all individually designed. Walking indoors one sees artists in action. interested ceramics students who learn by doing.

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l l l i I i l l l of art l ll ti l i 1 l i l l fl ii l l l' l l Bruce Boyle checks baking temperature for ceramic product. Mildred Bard, Donna Saugstad, Al Immook and Bonnie Essman discuss the style of an obiect made in class. 98 f-,Mn sy' wwjft ,dl