Ceramic Arts in Italy

Study abroad with Wilkes University and study Ceramic Arts in Italy. You will be placed in Tuscany in a town called Certaldo where we have partnered with La meridian, an international school of ceramics. We have developed a course that appeals to both teachers of art as well as artists in a placement site that is filled with art history and Italian culture. This course covers pedagogical skills and technical competencies. Use techniques such as visual journaling to work through the creative process and be a part of an artistic lifestyle.

This course was designed to combine practice and demonstration with building techniques that increase competency in firing ceramics, glazing/decorating, and construction. The skills and techniques learned in this course are tuned to instructing ceramics in American schools. We emphasize teaching practicums with diverse classrooms and tackle contemporary obstacles often faced with teaching art. Program participants will be able to meet Italian art instructors to converse and have dialogues about interesting aspects of teaching art.

For more information please inquire.

- Learn how to teach art in a beautiful and culturally and artistically relevant area of Italy
- Work with Italian instructors
- Become experienced with teaching art in American schools

Total cost:

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2015

Total Cost: $3,950 (does not include airfare)
Payment Schedule:
$150 due immediately to reserve a place (non-refundable)
$500 due October 1
$500 due November 1
$500 due December 1
$500 due February 1
$500 due March 1
$500 due April 1
Balance Due: May 1, 2015

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