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  • ARTD 230: Ceramics 1  Introduction to ceramic materials, tools, and techniques including hand-built and wheel-thrown methods, and glaze application. Includes a survey of ceramic art.

    Ceramics at PLU``Everything changes, everything is connected, pay attention``Students use some of the same techniques employed hundreds of years ago, from coils, slabs, hump molds and the throwing wheel, all of which students will learn to master as they advance their skills in creating successful wares. The art requires consistent practice. Ceramics at PLU teaches students not only to expressive themselves through clay, but create functional wares. Classes availableARTD 230: Ceramics 1

  • ceramics news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Socially Distant Ceramics Class Over the summer, professors and staff prepared for the unfortunate reality that many parts of classes would need to be conducted remotely. Kits were prepped and picked up by local students and mailed to those further afield. Thankfully, our sculpture studio has a high level… October 29, 2020 3D artceramicsstudent art

  • Over the summer, professors and staff prepared for the unfortunate reality that many parts of classes would need to be conducted remotely. Kits were prepped and picked up by local students and mailed to those further afield. Thankfully, our sculpture studio has a high level…

    Socially Distant Ceramics Class Posted by: Reesa Nelson / October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020 Over the summer, professors and staff prepared for the unfortunate reality that many parts of classes would need to be conducted remotely. Kits were prepped and picked up by local students and mailed to those further afield. Thankfully, our sculpture studio has a high level of air exchange, allowing small groups of students to come in person, alternating with each other to spread out opportunities for

  • Resident Instructor of Ceramics | Communication, Media & Design Arts | sobecksm@plu.edu | 253-535-5035 | Sobeck is a well-known ceramics artist with a following among students who seek him out and collectors hoping to acquire his distinctive work.

    Steve Sobeck Resident Instructor of Ceramics Phone: 253-535-5035 Email: sobecksm@plu.edu Office Location:Ingram Hall - Room 144A Professional Biography Education M.F.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1972 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Ceramics Accolades 2021 Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching Biography Sobeck is a well-known ceramics artist with a following among students who seek him out and collectors hoping to acquire his distinctive work. He has been throwing pots since he was 16. A

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  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Art & Design and Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants are helping raise money for the hungry, one bowl at a time. PLU’s annual Empty Bowls event will be on Tuesday, November 15, from 4-6 p.m. in the Anderson University Center.…

    of an international grassroots effort to fight hunger, will raise money for the hungry in Pierce County. “This program helps both students and the community,” Steve Sobeck, Empty Bowl’s coordinator and resident instructor of art & design, said. “Students learn how big of an impact that art and ceramics can have, and the community is able to take pride that their bowl is hand made.” This year the ceramics program is planning on creating 150 to 200 bowls for the event. They hope to raise more money

  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Art & Design and Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants are helping raise money for the hungry, one bowl at a time. PLU’s annual Empty Bowls event will take place Thursday, November 15, from 3-5 p.m. in the Anderson University Center.…

    Giving back to the community by filling empty bowls Posted by: Kate Williams / November 12, 2018 Image: Bowls made by ceramics students and faculty at Empty Bowls at PLU, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 12, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerPacific Lutheran University’s Department of Art & Design and Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants are helping raise money for the hungry, one bowl at a time. PLU’s annual Empty Bowls event will take place Thursday

  • There’s not much Kelly McLaughlin can’t do, from rock climbing to cross country hiking trips to creating amazing sculptural pieces. Much of what Kelly has accomplished can be attributed to her growth and experience during her undergraduate years at PLU. What year did you graduate…

    Q&A with Kelly McLaughlin ’14 Posted by: Kate Williams / October 15, 2018 October 15, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerThere’s not much Kelly McLaughlin can’t do, from rock climbing to cross country hiking trips to creating amazing sculptural pieces. Much of what Kelly has accomplished can be attributed to her growth and experience during her undergraduate years at PLU. What year did you graduate and with what degree(s)? I graduated from PLU in May 2014 with my BFA in Ceramics. Where

  • Pacific Lutheran University students and faculty have found the perfect recipe to fill empty bowls around Pierce County. The sixth annual Empty Bowls will be held from 4-6 p.m. November 18 outside Old Main Market in the Anderson University Center on the PLU campus. Each $10…

    Center on the PLU campus. Each $10 ticket supports the hungry in Pierce County  and includes an artist-made bowl and soup from PLU’s culinary staff. “The proceeds go to those who have less than we do,” said Steve Sobeck, a resident ceramics professor at PLU. “In years past, we’ve had lines of people waiting to get these bowls.” In 2014, the ceramics program created around 150 bowls for the event, and this year, they are planning on having about 200 bowls. Representatives said they hope the increase

  • Gallery exhibition at PLU explores both form and function Artist Reception Meet Deborah Schwartzkopf  and join us for a reception on March 18 at 5pm in the University Gallery.  Light refreshments will be provided. Flowers, Butter and Tea an exhibition by Seattle ceramics artist Deborah…

    Flowers, Butter, & Tea Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 24, 2015 February 24, 2015 Gallery exhibition at PLU explores both form and functionArtist ReceptionMeet Deborah Schwartzkopf and join us for a reception on March 18 at 5pm in the University Gallery.  Light refreshments will be provided.Flowers, Butter and Tea an exhibition by Seattle ceramics artist Deborah Schwartzkopf opens Wednesday, March 11 in the University Gallery at Pacific Lutheran University. The official opening & artist

  • Professor Emeritus | Communication, Media & Design Arts

    David T. Keyes Professor Emeritus Professional Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 1969-2011 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Ceramics Sculpture

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