Not much of a hands on teacher in the 180 class, but in the 181 she is a
lot more helpful.  It seems that if you are willing to put the time into
her class and actually show up and try, she will explain things.

Plus, open book take-home midterm and the final is just your last project. 
She does give extra credit.  The classroom is pretty noisy and she is a
quiet talker. 

But if you take the time, it is a great class.  I definately prefer it too
any other art class, clay is a lot more forgiving than paper.