How long will I have access to the curriculum material?

You will have indefinite access to all written materials, references, templates, and Zoom meeting recordings, provided you download them by December 31, 2025.

What does a certificate mean?

Our certification is based on Carnegie Credit Units (52.5 hrs of lecture and independent work within a specific topic). In this session, the accumulative experiences will fulfill credits for 2 topics: Building and Firing Strategies for Ceramic Sculpture and Surface Development for Ceramics Sculpture. The certificate attests to your committed involvement in the development of a specific skill set in the realm of figurative ceramics. It will fulfill the prerequisite for more advanced curricula, master classes, and residencies offered by the Center for the Study of Figurative Ceramics and could serve as continuing education credits for external institutions that recognize the Carnegie system.

How do I receive my certificate?

All participants interested in receiving a certificate will be required to log their hours of weekly attendance to the classes and independent work including work with pre-recorded material and at the studio. These logs, along with the assessment of their creative output during the experience, will form the basis for the receipt of a certificate of completion. Consistent attendance and a reasonable independent practice are all that is needed to fulfill the requirements. These hours will also count towards the Córdova Method™ certification training, scheduled to be released at the end of 2024.

What time zone is reflected in the schedule?

All times listed in the curriculum are in Eastern Daylight Time, which is 4 hours behind UTC or GMT. You can find your time zone equivalent here:

https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

How many hours should I dedicate each week?

This format offers flexibility, allowing you to review class material and participate in discussions either during live sessions or by watching recordings. If you're unable to attend, you can access the material at your own convenience. You have the freedom to tailor your level of commitment, with the assurance that discussions will continue and be accessible to you at any time.t.

What equipment is necessary?

At its most basic you will need:

• A well-ventilated area with good lighting

• Worktable with an adjacent wall for holding references

• Computer, phone, or tablet with camera and Zoom

• Internet connection

• Clay and basic modeling tools

• Access to a kiln for group surface research and firing prototypes and final projects. This is preferable but not essential

• A comprehensive list of tools, books, media, equipment, and supplies will be available after enrollment.

What’s included?

• Zoom Recordings for all classes and lectures for you to download and keep indefinitely.
  

• A surface exploration kit with enamels and decals to develop your own tiles mailed straight to your door.
  

• Photographic references with corresponding templates to create a reclining/seated figure using the Cordova Method
  

• Pre-recorded video lessons covering the topics of loading and firing a kiln, and mending fired and unfired pieces.
  

• A personal coaching session with Rachel Meginnes to strengthen and clarify your creative practice
  

• Access to an extraordinary cohort of teachers to learn from and a fantastic group of artists to optimize your experience
  

• An online forum to continue to stay in dialogue after the 1-month of organized learning opens up a more independent practice leading into our last meeting and virtual exhibition
  

• Lists of materials, references, and handouts from all the teaching collaborators.

• The opportunity (optional) to be part of a thoughtfully curated online exhibition which will be shared through the social media channels to share your sculptural voice with our communities.