Ceramics

Courses

View of Ceramics Studio through mugs.
ART 216 Introduction to Ceramics 3 Cr.
ART 316 Intermediate Ceramics 3 Cr.
ART 416 Advanced Ceramics 3 Cr.

Faculty

Karen Terpstra
 Associate Professor
M.F.A.,  University of Iowa

About the Facility

Professor Terpstra came to UW-L in 1997 and embarked on an extensive reorganization of the studio space.  It is a spacious facility with both traditional wheel throwing and hand-building areas. A state-of-the-art gas-fired kiln was installed in March, 1998, enabling more frequent and efficient firing of ceramic works. Fire brick rescued from an older kiln was formed into the department's first wood-fired kiln. Firing this unique kiln produces more than beautiful ceramic finishes; it becomes a bonding experience for the students who take shifts tending the three day firing process.

For further information on Professor Terpstra’s art, please go to:
http://www.terpstra-lou.com
http://www.uwlax.edu/faculty/terpstra/