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Introduction
Introduction
0:52
Clay, Tools, and Techniques
Why Clay?
4:06
Making Your Own Tools
2:32
Basic Building Techniques
3:25
Organization and Materials
Organizing Projects
2:23
Organizing and Distributing Materials
2:58
The Best Way to Roll Out Slabs
2:52
Preparing Systems for Clay and Glaze
Management Systems and Preparation
4:18
Systems for Glaze
2:14
A Simple System for Clay
0:57
Management of Clay and Tools
Cleaning Tools
1:48
Spiraling Your Curriculum
Unlock Certificate: 5 Questions
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Building a Ceramics Program
2 PD Hours
1 Explore strategies for effectively managing and organizing your clay tools, supplies, and student projects.
2 Discover how to best teach basic building techniques such as slab and coil methods.
3 Learn simple systems for glazing, reclaiming clay, and making your own tools.
Whether you are looking to get your first clay project set up or you’ve been using clay in your art room for years, this Learning Pack will cover best practices for teaching ceramics. Discover everything from basic construction methods to how to best manage glazing and reclaiming clay. Walk away with ideas to help you seamlessly store projects, clean tools, and distribute materials.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
12. Physical Space
C. Maintains the organization of supplies and student work
John Post
Elementary Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
John has an elementary art room in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and a pottery studio in Sedona, Arizona. He has taught art to kids at every level from Kindergarten through 12th grade since 1991. John hopes that by sharing how he uses clay with his students, more art teachers will venture beyond the basic pinch pot and into more engaging ceramics work.
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How to Join Clay
Clay Stages Visual
Essential Clay Tools
Handbuilding Methods
Attaching Clay Poem
Alternatives to Glaze
Options for Kiln Furniture
Kiln Set-Up
Firing Profiles
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A Fool-Proof Way to Glaze with Elementary Students
Forget Glazing! 15 Other Innovative Ways to Add Color to Cla...
Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 1 (Ep. 052)
Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 2 (Ep. 053)
3 PD Hours
20 Videos
10 Resources
