Art Chowder January | February 2018, Issue 13

MUDDY HANDS IN A TECHNO WORLD By Amy Wharf and Ann Contois Our intern program will help to solidly launch these artists into professional careers. This has great value for the stu- dents, as real-life experience is not some- thing that can be taught in a classroom.” While the Gonzaga University interns are all potters, their approaches to ceramics are diverse. It is fascinating that several are pursuing careers in the hard scienc- es, yet see an intrinsic value in working with one’s hands. During a recent visit to the Gonzaga ceramics studio, the interns shared these insights. Photo by Craig Goodwin January | February 2018 49

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