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Ceramics

Pottery Workshop
Painting Pottery

This class is only available for schools with a working kiln. Recommended for middle school and high school students. This class requires a room with storage space for clay materials and projects as well as a sink for clean-up.

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The course follows a robust syllabus with specific objectives.

This introductory clay class is designed to familiarize students with the concepts and techniques of the ceramic medium with an emphasis on individual artistic visual expression and playful experimentation. Students will make functional vessels and ceramic sculptures through hands-on experimentation.
Experiences in critical analysis, concept design, and hand-building methods such as pinch, coil, and slab construction, painting, glazing, decorating and a basic knowledge of kilns and the firing process are emphasized.

Course content addresses and supports learning on:

  • California Standards for Visual Arts,

    • Creating Anchor Standard 1, 2.1 and 2.2.

  • California Quality Standards for Expanded Learning Standard

    • Standard 1: Safe and Supportive Environment

    • Standard 2: Active and Engaged Learning

    • Standard 3: Skill Building

  • Self awareness and emotional regulation

  • Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

  • Community Centered Education

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