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Students in Ann Hobart's ceramics class master the difficult art of hand-building.

Ceramics instructor Ann Hobart demonstrates the proper technique for glaze coating.

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Glazed bisque ware ready for loading into the kiln      DAY 1

Gas fired kiln for Graduate Ceramics Class

Record photo of partially filled kiln

Full load

Breann and Janis finishing the first layer of the opening

Ian and Breann

Second layer of brick over the opening. Joyce Michaud starting the interior drying heat.

Covering the entrance with mud

More mud,

Mud everywhere except the peep holes

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Instructor Phil Bermeburg delves into the science of propane as a fuel source in Art 530:  Kiln Technology and Firing Theory.

Jonathan Verock poses a question.

Class members are reflected in an overhead mirror.

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Ann Hobart, right, ceramics instructor, reviews student Jessica Baumel's progress on a project.