Tiles in clay transform two-dimensions into a three dimensional form, rich with color, design, and symbolism. Tiles tell stories, the oldest form of human communication. Tiles challenge the student to think off the page. Groups collaborate on a theme, story or metaphor.

A student group project can be displayed in a showcase or become a permanent mural installation. Students and families take pride in viewing their work displayed as an architectural element in hallways and showcases throughout the school or may be framed for home. 

Tile Mural Legacy Project

The tile mural program is particularly challenging and creates a great sense of accomplishment—from conception to completion. Sometimes I work with a graduating class to create a legacy tile mural. Students each contribute an individual tile allowing them to experience the full range of the ceramic process.

Each student is responsible for creating a one-of-a-kind low relief 6” x 6” tile —painting and preparing it for the firing.  They learn to transform a hand-drawn design that comes alive in a relief tile.