MHCC Visual Arts

Throwing Plates on the Potter's Wheel | Ceramics Class Tutorial - Ceramics I
Dive into the world of ceramics with my latest tutorial on throwing plates! In this video, I will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating beautiful plates on the potter's wheel. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced potter, you'll find valuable tips and tricks to enhance your ceramic skills.

Throwing Plates on the Potter's Wheel | Ceramics Class Tutorial - Ceramics I 🎨 Dive into the world of ceramics with my latest tutorial on throwing plates! In this video, I will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating b...

Sculpture at MHCC Visual Arts

Demonstration:
How to Open a Silicon Rubber Mold - Figure Sculpture Assignment

How to Cut Open a Silicon Rubber Mold - Mold Making - Sculpture Process In this video, I will demonstrate how to cut open a silicon rubber mold from a clay figurative sculpture.sculpture by: Nathan Oroscoview more of my work at:w...

Attaching pulled handles on to Mugs

Attaching a handle to a thrown mug can elevate the look and functionality of your pottery piece. In this video, we'll be showing you step by step how to attach a pulled handle onto a thrown mug. From properly aligning the handle to ensuring a strong and secure attachment, we'll cover all the tips and tricks to make sure your handle stays put.

Attaching pulled handles - Ceramics I Attaching a handle to a thrown mug can elevate the look and functionality of your pottery piece. In this video, we'll be showing you step by step how to atta...

MHCC Visual Arts Gallery

Current Exhibit: Marc Boone

Music, Ocean, Waves, Landscape: A Survey of Work by Marc Boone

Oct. 30 - Nov. 17
Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm

current exhibit:

MHCC Visual Arts High School Exhibit

April 3 - 28, 2023

Reception: Thursday, April 13, 4:30 - 6:30pm

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 10a - 4p

current exhibit: MHCC Visual Arts Gallery

“MHCC Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit”

Feb 27th - March 23rd

Lesson on how to throw pots on the pottery wheel.

Wheel throwing Day 2 - cutting off the rim, undercutting, and messing around with the form.

MHCC Visual Art Gallery:

MHCC Visual Arts Gallery:

“Tightwire”

Works from High Fiber Diet
Jan. 30 - Feb. 22
Gallery Hours: 10a - 4p

Artist Reception, Feb. 2, 11:30a - 1:30p

MHCC Visual Arts Gallery
25000 SE Stark St.
Gresham OR

Our new exhibition- Wordplay: Print/ Text/ Image is on display now through November 22. Join us for a public reception Thursday October 27th from 11:30am-1:30pm to celebrate the exhibition co-curated by MHCC faculty Edie Overturf, and WSU faculty Kevin Haas.

Gallery Hours are M-F 10am-4pm, and select Saturdays during the exhibition 11-4 (November 5th, 12th and 19th).

You can also view the work at this website:

WORDPLAY | Wordplay

Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 MHCC Student Art Show Awards!!! I'm honored to host this video with awesome images of the works that won awards! Big thanks to JD Kiggins and Spencer for making the video :))) .PS the show has ended.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sR2nQ5_6aHFSAszwcMBzN6JxENhg7m8I/view?usp=sharing

June22_VAAwardsShow-final-v2.mp4

Sculpture 2 - ART 292

Assignment - The Portrait Bust - Clay Modeling - The Silicon Rubber Mold - The Mother Mold

Instructor: Nathan Orosco

I am honored to present the 2022 District Area High School Art Exhibition Awards in this video! Congratulations to all of the winners. 🎉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PSgamZrsyV8s_5dZ5MEBJqAMq2ICM1q5/view?usp=sharing

MHCC-VisualArts_ArtShow_2022_220427.mp4

Sculpture 2 - ART 292

Assignment: The Head Portrait - The Wire Skull - Modeling the Skull - The Tear Drop Face Structure Process - Clay Modeling

Instructor: Nathan Orosco

Beginning Painting ART281 class is open for registration! Here are Impressionist Landscapes by Painting I students. Our second project. Winter 22’ Instructor: Matteo Neivert

Sculpture 1 (ART 291) - Winter/22

Assignment: Abstract Clay Form - 2 Peice Plaster Waste Mold - Aluminum Pour Casting - Chasing-Out Casting with Grinder and Dremel - Filing and Hand Sanding for Surface Treatment

Instructor: Nathan Orosco

Come to the MHCC Visual Arts gallery to see the awesome creations of my students!!! Open to the public M-F 9am-5pm.

Come to the MHCC Visual Arts Gallery to see what amazing work our Visual Art students are creating!!!! See pic for details.

Come to the MHCC Visual Arts Gallery to see what amazing work our Visual Art students are creating!!!! See pic for details.

Sculpture 1 - ART 291 - Winter/22

Assignment: Plaster Relief Cast - Found Objects and Memories - Splatter Coat - States of Plaster (detail, pouring, thick coat)

Instructor: Nathan Orosco

MHCC Visual Arts Gallery - Jan/22 Exhibit

Drawing &Printmaking: Student Work from 2021

The Melancholy of Rebellion: Life Drawing Student Work - Fall/21

Instructors: Edie Overturf and Nathan Orosco

My wonderful Painting I students’ Final Project: ‘Animal in an environment’. So proud of them!

Instructor: Matteo Neivert
Course: ART281 Painting I -Beginning Painting

Global/personal Issues Paintings from my wonderfully talented students!
Mostly Painting I ART281
Two from Painting II ART282
One from Painting III ART 283
Instructor: Matteo Neivert

MHCC Painting II student self-portraits using alternative materials -everything from painted paper towels to string, spackle, and fake flowers were used! Each one has a narrative and a mood -can you guess the story and mood!?
ART282 Painting II
Instructor: Matteo Neivert

Sculpture 1 (ART 291) - Fall 21

Assignment (work in progress): Free Form Tear Drop Sculpture - Clay Forming on The Wire Armature - Tinsel and Compression Strength - Surface Treatment

Instructor: Nathan Orosco

2D Design (ART 115) - Fall 21

Assignment: Texture and Tonal Value - gesso and charcoal -

Instructor: N. Orosco