MassMu Ceramics Open Studio Assessment

Massillon Museum Ceramics Open Studio Assessment

The following questions help identify whether a participant can work safely in an unsupervised ceramic studio environment. Please answer to the best of your ability. If you are unable to answer these questions correctly but still want to participate in Open Studio, we strongly suggest the completion of a six-week or longer ceramic class. The following is a list of organizations and instructors that offer classes:

Massillon Museum - www.massillonmuseum.org
Canton Museum of Art - www.cantonart.org
Wayne Center for the Arts - www.wayneartscenter.com
Jack-Pot Pottery in Millersburg - www.jack-potpottery.com
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center - www.cvart.org
Laura Kolinski Schultz - http://www.terraki-teaware.com/potteryclasses.html

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

What is silicosis? What causes it?

What are ways to prevent the risk of silicosis in the Ceramics Studio while using tools?

What are ways to prevent the risk of silicosis in the Ceramics Studio while using the wheel?

What are ways to prevent the risk of silicosis in the Ceramics Studio while using ware-boards?

What are ways to prevent the risk of silicosis in the Ceramics Studio while glazing?

What is dry footing? Why is it done?

How should you dry-sand greenware and/or bisque?

Why or why not?

Thank you for your time in answering these questions! The Ceramics Studio Manager will review your responses and we will be in touch. Please email Ceramics@MassillonMuseum.org with any questions in the interim.