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Teachers' Classes & Resources

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We Teach the Teachers ...

Georgies' series of Monday (Portland store) free classes are for teachers or parent
helpers in K-12 school programs. We created them to answer the basic questions like
"Yikes, clay! What do I do now?" We have only two requirements for these classes: first,
we need a committment from you to attend both Clay 101 & Clay 201, plus schedule the
kiln firing class that suits your schedule. Second, no more than three people from any one school can attend the series at one time, so we can accomodate as many schools as possible. Please note: due to demand and space restrictions, class participants must
be from K-12 regional public school districts or accredited private schools.
We're very sorry, but we can't include pre-K and home school teachers this year.

You will be using a lot of tools in these Teacher Training classes to create your projects. You may bring your own tools, or we can create a kit for you to purchase. We have listed extra items (to the right) that are just useful for creating your projects along with adding texture to your work.

Click HERE for a printable Tool List.
Click image at left to print class PDF
Basic Items that you need:

• BAS - Basic Wooden Tool
• K35 - Clay Cutter Wire
• S10 - Steel Scraper
• PRO - Needle Tool
• NS4 - Hydra-Silk Round Sponge
• FCR - Clay Flower Roller
• FR5787 - Garlic Press
• RCC212 - Royal Camel Hair Brush Set 		Extra Helpful Tools:

• 14100 - Silicon Shaper Tool
• WS - Wire Stylus
• Texture Mats - you choose!
• HW1 - Clay Shredder
• PD - Precision Decorating Set

 

Clay 101:

This class will cover the basic methods of hand-building with clay and has been developed to appeal to educators of all age groups. You will begin with making pinch pots and discuss project ideas and ways to expand on the basic skills to adapt to all levels of learning. Moving on to coil building and then slab building in the afternoon, we will discuss the processes that can limit both the project and methods of working. These progressive techniques will take you up through the senior high school level.

There will be time at the end of the day to allow discussion about past experiences, earth shattering revelations, and curiosities you have had little chance to address.
We provide a booklet with a couple of blank pages for taking notes.
** Wear comfortable clothes ... you will get dirty **


Clay 201:

Let's talk turkey. This will be an intense learning experience. We will discuss some geology, a bit of kiln firing, a little about integrating art history and prominent artists into lesson plans, and the benefit of doing so. We will dip our toes into design principles and how to apply them to this medium, as well as encourage students to do the same. We'll talk about the resources available for teachers to inspire your students, and how all the book-learning involved with teaching art struggles for equal ground in studio settings, and then how to bridge that gap. Product choices (pros and cons) for glazing your finished Clay101 projects will be discussed.

Kiln Firing:

We offer Kiln Firing classes once a month, on the third Thursday, from 9am-12pm. This is a highly recommended class, even if you do not plan to do the
firing yourself. It will help you to understand the reasons behind the way
you glaze your work and how to protect the kiln from disasters.
You will receive a booklet to take home with you that covers far more than what
is discussed in class. This is the third class in this series of Teacher Classes
that needs to be scheduled according to the date that suits you best.
Click on the link below to go directly to the class page and call us to sign up.
Be sure to mention that you are in the Teacher Classes
so there will be no charge to you.
---------- click HERE to see the kiln firing class dates ----------

 

Teacher Classes in Portland - 2024

Monday's 10am - 3:30pm
Clay 101
SEL915
January 20th
7
seats available
Clay 201
SEL916
January 27th
7
seats available

 

 

THE FINE PRINT FOR TEACHERS' CLASSES:
Teachers' classes are free with a signed registration agreement. Class fees may be billed to your school if you miss the class without cancelling in advance. If you must cancel your registration, please call us as soon as possible. We almost always have waiting lists for these classes, and your call will allow someone else to attend. Thanks for your help!

Resources for Teachers

Kids just love working with clay! When you're ready to tackle clay projects in your classroom (with the help of our classes!), we're happy to offer these other resources to help you
find a variety of projects and ideas to use with your students.

Art With Trista

Art Ed Guru

That Art Teacher

Art with Mrs. Nguyen

The Art of Education - Clay Curriculum

 

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Georgies Ceramic & Clay Co. • 756 NE Lombard • Portland OR 97211
phone: 503-283-1353 • Fax: 503-283-1387
Portland Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00a-5:00p Pacific time • CLOSED Saturday & Sunday
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