China Summer Program
6 Credits
Summer Semester I - 2008
May 24
- June 30* (Dates may vary slightly)
West Virginia University has a unique linkage with the famed Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute. We have teamed to offer a 5 1/2 week study and travel program in the Peoples Republic of China during the summer of 2008. Space is available for 15 -18 students who want to work and study with some of China's most prominent teachers and ceramic artists. This is a rare moment in time for the serious student potter to touch those historic roots as well as connect with the inspiring energy of artisans past and present.
China's roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world. High fired porcelains, underglaze and overglaze techniques, celadons, copper reds, temmoku, yaoware carving, ash glazes and tri-colored lead glazes are just a few of the contributions made by Chinese artisans over the centuries.
