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

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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: dfaris@amaco.com 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

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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: dfaris@amaco.com Phone: (800) 925-5195 x1302Cell: (317) 403-0551Fax: (317) 429-5302

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