Clay Art & the Common Core!

This customizable and interactive workshop with Amanda Pellerin helps art and non-arts teachers understand the science and math behind working with clay, as well as the practical skills needed to lead clay projects in your classroom. This professional development workshop will include practicing the use of a gram scale for production of a clay body; practicing safety during labs tips and tricks for kiln firing; and creating and using clay to produce a personal art tile. Slide shows with cultural connections and how to incorporate reading strategies are also available. Sample Common Core Connection: Measurement/Data D.3 Standard CLUSTER: Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition. *All workshops longer than 90 minutes include an on-site orientation meeting.

Teaching Artist Bio:

Amanda has had a passion for the arts, especially clay, since the age of 15. She specializes in handmade tile murals and clay sculptures and has 20 years of experience in teaching both children and adults. Amanda has been a workshop presenter for the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore Clayworks, and arts integration professional development sessions.

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