Teaching Clay in the Classroom

In this comprehensive workbook, artist and educator Jeni Hansen Gard provides an informative guide for teaching ceramics at the K–12 level. A hands-on companion to the video series of the same name, this workbook gives a thorough introduction to all aspects of teaching clay in the classroom.  This workbook is filled with hundreds of illustrations and step-by-step images to help explain ceramic processes and equipment. The convenient spiral bound format makes it easy to hang the helpful instructional diagrams in the classroom or hand out to students. Diagrams include classroom rules and contracts for students, kiln logs for teachers, cleanup procedures, equipment, and much more! This workbook gives you practical knowledge for setting up your classroom for success so you’ll be more than ready to teach. You’ll learn where clay comes from and the different firing temperatures for clay and glaze, how to build and decorate using basic and advanced techniques, and how to load and fire ceramic