Professional Development Ceramics Workshops · 2016-01-07 · Professional Development Ceramics...
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Professional Development Ceramics Workshops
Diana Faris and AMACO’s team of knowledgeable instructors are degreed Ceramic Artists with years of teaching experi-ence. Diana began teaching pottery in 1992, and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics from the University of Florida (Gainesville) in 1995. She came to American Art Clay Company in Indianapolis (AMACO®) in 2002. Diana Faris Conducting a Glaze Workshop
Continued Learning!In-depth instruction and demonstrations will enhance your teachers’ methods and integration of the common core in their classrooms.
AMACO’s hands-on clay and glaze workshops can be catered for elementary, middle, high school and college level art teachers. Many projects incorporate science, history and architecture as well as teach problem-solving skills, including the following vari-ety of ceramic concepts, products and techniques:
• Applying texture and hand-building
• Sculpting and modeling
• Glazing and decorating
• Kiln loading and firing
Color Theory using AMACO® Teachers Palette Glazes
Let Our Experts Help You!
Diana is currently Director of Educational Outreach, and teaches workshops around the country. Prior to AMACO®, Diana managed the glaze department and later directed all production studio aspects at the Historic Pewabic Pottery in Detroit, creating heirloom quality hand-made tiles.
AMACO® in-service and profes-sional development workshops are available for CEU credits.
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Workshop Images!
Hand-built sculptures drying
Glazed projects ready for firing
Painting moist clay with Velvet Underglazes
Sampling of Projects and Lesson Plans!
Contact Diana for Information & Workshop Criteria:Diana Faris, MFA Ceramics Director of Educational Outreach, AMACO Email: [email protected] Tel: (800) 925-5195 ext.1302 Cell: (317) 403-0551 DianaFarisWorkshops
For additional projects, go to http://www.amacolessonplans.com
Lesson Plan #54
CLAY PITCHERSHandbuild with Textured Slabs and Sprig Molds
I love the pitchers in this lesson plan because there are so many possibilites in design for shape, style, texture, decoration and technique. This plan is designed for 4th grade to adult , all skill levels.
Create these pitchers from scratch. Students individually design their pitcher shape on pa-per, cut out templates from their design and then start handbuilding in clay. So many textures to choose from for this project including: texture rollers, texture molds, handmade stamps, found object textures, etc. Students have additional choices for handles and feet for pictchers with the handle and feet sprig molds. There are also many decorative sprig molds to choose from.
Cross curriculum possibilities exist for science or biology themes with frogs, sh, etc. and/or social studies with cultural textures and sprig attachments, and/or history themes with Mim-bres, Islamic and fossil textures and sprigs.
Let your imagination and your curriculum be your guide.
by Tracy P. Gamble
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American Art Clay Co., Inc. • 6060 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254 • (317) 244-6871 or (800) 374-1600 • amaco.com
Art Teacher Workshop Request FormThank you for your interest in hosting an AMACO® Workshop! We are excited to share our knowledge and experience working with ceramics, and specifically with AMACO® products. The workshop may be catered to best suit your needs and interests, and can vary from a minimum of 3 hours in length to several days for an in-depth experience. AMACO® instructors are also qualified to provide CEU credits for Teacher In-Service and Professional Development training.
Please help us process your request by providing information about the event and completing this form. Requests may be sent via email or fax to the contact information below.
Art Teachers, Elementary School
Art Teachers, Middle School
Art Teachers, High School
Underglaze decoration
Low-fire glazes
High-fire/ Mid-range glazes
Applying texture and hand-building
Sculpting and modeling
Other
We will do our best to accommodate your specific needs, and will get back to you within two weeks. Feel free to contact Diana Faris directly if you have any questions or concerns.
Diana Faris, MFADirector of Educational Outreach
Email: [email protected] Phone: (800) 925-5195 x1302Cell: (317) 403-0551Fax: (317) 429-5302
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