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Ceramic Design

Ancients to Contemporary Multicultural 3-D Design
Middle School / High School

My upper-class interactive Potter’s Wheel program takes MS /HS students into 3-D design, form & function, and creativity. Students actively participate in the potter’s decision-making in spatial media. We explore the artistic history and multicultural heritage in clay, from the past to the present. Students are ‘in the studio’ as we create one-of-a kind artwork. As the vase emerges from raw, wet clay on the potter’s wheel, students discuss design choices, classic shapes and works of art. Advanced techniques + the technology and science behind glazing, painting, and firing are explained.

Students work directly on the ceramic piece in process with the artists instructions. The potter’s wheel as a creative tool is the basis of a comprehensive artistic journey from raw materials to finished artwork.  Exploring the creative process is key to understanding how each culture tells their own story through three-dimensional art.

Day in Clay Benefits

  • Observe an artist process transforming a lump of clay to a finished work-of-art in 30 minutes
  • Career guidance / Art majors / AP classes
  • Engaging discussion and demonstration on design, cultural and creative choices
  • Students design and create large pieces on the wheel
  • Collaborative/team building experience
  • Exploring diversity and history of cultures
  • Encouraging dialogue and Q&A throughout
  • Design exploration

Testimonials

Thanks so much for our "Day in Clay". My AP Art History students enjoyed it so. The students who took part in your workshop were so impressed and engaged. They are fascinated with throwing on the wheel and it was great they were able to have that kind of professional dialogue with you throughout the program. They have been making sea creatures and adding to their pot. Should look great when it is complete. Enjoy your summer. Thanks again for a fabulous day.
Laura CirinoArt teacher - Cold Spring Harbor High School, NY
Thank you so much for everything! I really do not know where to begin. First, the time you spent in our school was such an amazing experience for everyone who had the opportunity to participate in the assembly. It was unique for us and something that we hope to expose our younger students to as well as making it an annual event. It was a wonderful that you took the time and energies to provide us with the photos. You really captured the essence of the day! Thirdly, thank you so much for the completed “vessels”! They are amazing! We will display them in the main office and consider using them as fundraisers as you suggested. - Brian Stiles, Chief Academic Officer
Brian StilesHead of School - Golden Door Charter School, Jersey City, NJ

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Day In Clay provides a hands-on art experience. Programs designed for your curriculum. Within minutes, participants are involved in the process of working with clay and learning about the relationship between art and society.

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