Clayworks

Clayworks is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of ceramic arts, advancement of artists and students and enrichment of the communities it serves. One of our teaching artists will travel to your school with all of the supplies necessary to lead the program of your choice. We will

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Carolina Face Jugs

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Program Description

The making of southern face jugs is a ceramic tradition that has been dated back to the 1840’s. This pottery tradition continues to be of significant interest for many contemporary potters living in the South. Students will develop an understanding of potters and their traditions. They will then apply their knowledge of clay and folk art as they create pinch pots with coils and add decorative

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Booking / scheduling contact

Susan Hughes

704-334-4842

shughes@clayworksinc.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Residency, Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: American

Subject: Visual Arts

Population Served Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Flexible dates, contact Clayworks to schedule a session. 704-344-0795 x2 or shughes@clayworksinc.org

Available times:

We are very flexible – before school, aftershcool and during school hours

Max number of students: 25

Length of :Program Workshops: minimum 60 up to 90 / Residencies: minimum 45 and up to 90 minutes per class

Space / technical requirements:

Art classroom with tables chairs and water source.

Location(s):

onsite at your school

Fees / Ticketing:

Pricing will be determined by the number of classes in one day and the number of session a Clayworks instructor will be leading.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Students will learn mathematical concepts of precision when creating a face jug piece, 21st century skills of reasoning and problem-solving when creating their piece. 21st century content specific skills of global awareness while learning the process; Students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills such as SL1, SL2 and SL3.

NC Essential Standards:

From the Arts Education, Visual Arts Standards:

V.2: Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression. (B.V.2.1: Understand the role of planning in solving artistic problems, B.V.2.2: Understand the relationships between sensory awareness and artistic expression, B.V.2.3: Create personal, symbolic expression as a means of communication (original, visual language)

V.3: Create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and appropriately (B.V.3.1: Understand the appropriate and safe use of tools, media, and equipment).

CX.2: Understand the interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the visual arts (B.CX.2.1: Analyze the contribution of art to the design of consumable goods, products, and services, both historical and contemporary, B.CX.2.3: Analyze the collaborative process in the creation of art, I.CX.2.3: Apply collaborative skills to create art, and P.CX.2.3: Understand the value of collaboration with peers to arrive at effective solutions to artistic problems specifically.)

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

PHOTOS

References

Teresa Strohl –Visual Arts Teacher, Barrianger Academic Center

Elisa Wadsworth, M.A. –Visual Arts Instructor, Mallard Creek High School

Jonathan Colburn –North Mecklenburh High School Ceramics Instructor and Fine Arts Dept. Chair.

Cancellation Policy

$100 cancellation fee within two weeks of the program (paid for by the school…ASC will not cover this cost)

With written agreement from Clayworks program coordinator and ASC program coordinator program dates and times can be rescheduled after the initial contract is submitted.

Any changes outside of the contract that are not approved will result in a $50 fee. (paid by the school/teacher…ASC will not cover this cost.) Even if the program still happens.