Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

Hand building - Vessel making

Presented by Day in Clay

Explore the diversity of ceramics from around the world. Hands-on programs are culturally specific. i.e., Native American, Greek, Africa. I teach it like my college classes so it’s very challenging and fast paced. Students rise to the challenge, and they love it. This program is great for starters because it allows each student to build a connection to a culture that is rich in patterns, symbols, imagery, and ties into the curriculum. Every student makes an actual ceramic vessel using 5-6 advanced ceramic techniques under my supervision. The Native American culture ties into the sustainability and respect for nature themes as it is so relevant and current within the society today. Cliff Mendelson, a professional artist, and teacher, provides an energetic program tailored to meet the needs of your faculty and school's curriculum. The excitement generated is captured in the photographs of students – Cliff was professional, organized, and inspired each and every one of the (100+) students to explore clay as a viable art form. Cliff is a true teacher….although I have been teaching for 29 years and consider myself accomplished in the field, "I like the way that Cliff drew them into process and enlisted their hands-on involvement" Dr.J. Chen, Dist. Arts Dir. Plainview Visit our most recent architectural tile mural installation: Description: 170 tiles-"The Diversity in Nature”, Westside Elem, Syosset, NY