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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Pinch Pot Animal Sculptures

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Program Description

Through observation, investigation and discipline, students will create a pinch pot animal demonstrating the use of the materials and principles of design. Students will be able to apply three-dimensional media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas and solve challenging visual art problems. Students will learn the basic ceramic vocabulary when referring to the process of shaping clay

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Booking / scheduling contact

Susan Hughes

704-344-0795 x2

shughes@clayworksinc.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Residency, Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: Multicultural

Subject: Visual Arts

Population Served Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Kindergarten, Pre-K

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Flexible dates, contact Clayworks to schedule a session.

Available times:

Flexible – before school program, afterschool and during school hours

Max number of students: 25

Length of :Program We will work the the class schedule. Minimum length of time is 45 min and up to 90 minutes.

Space / technical requirements:

Art classroom with tables chairs and water source.

Location(s):

At your school

Fees / Ticketing:

Workshop: $300

Residency: 3 days for $800

Price includes all materials needed, firings and delivery of projects

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Students will learn mathematical concepts of precision when creating, 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:

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

Pinch Pot Owls

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.