Brian Kohl

Teaching Background

University and community college teaching experience for over five years. Currently teach introduction to advanced courses in ceramics and sculpture. Qualified to teach courses in: mixed media, 2-D and 3-D design, wheel-throwing, sculpture, hand-building,glaze formulation, mold making, kiln firing and construction, and foundation courses in drawing, animation, stop-motion film making, and digital video editing.

Studio Ceramics Background

Studio management, green studio practices, material safety, formulation of clays and glazes, kiln building/repair techniques (updraft, downdraft, experimental), equipment maintenance/repair, and gas, electric, wood, soda and salt firing techniques.

Technical Background

Welding and metal fabrication, woodworking with both power and hand tools, mold making (plaster, silicone, and resin), and fiberglass.