Ceramics

Through the ceramic process we create forms and fire them to become permanent objects of art that have the potential to exist for thousands of years.  We explore the historical and scientific aspects of clay as we pursue both hand-building and wheel-thrown techniques.   We emphasize the importance of considering what you’re making and why you’re making it along the way to be sure that the forms we create are made with thoughtful intention and are offered with love to the world.  

As we work in the studio we’re constantly challenged by new techniques, tools, and methods.  Each process has potential and requires great effort as we recognize there are truly no shortcuts.  The emphasis remains clearly on practice, repetition, creativity and dedication.  Everyone must  be humble along the journey as we fail constantly and ultimately take time each and every day to clean:  a simple task that brings us all back to the beginning.  Through this we recognize the critical importance of each and every small step, everything leading toward our greater goal of sharing love and our collective effort to work with humility.

 

The Ceramics Program at Marin Catholic is carefully directed by Mark Jaeger, class of ‘97, in honor and dedication to his teacher, mentor and friend Dave Tuchsen who served humbly as the Ceramics teacher at MC for 37 years and inspired countless students.