Andrea DiPalma Yansane

Creativity through Clay

Program Description

Students create kid-tested and -approved ceramic projects while learning about the artistic process through 2D & 3D design, clay sculpting techniques, surface decoration, color theory, and the firing process. Andrea works with individual classrooms and teachers to integrate classroom curriculum and school themes with her ceramic lessons for a full-bodied, hands-on arts learning experience.

Final Product
Students will produce either a glazed and fired ceramic animal face, finger puppet, or miniature sculpture.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will explore the use of technique and problem-solving through the creative process.
• Students will create, present, or perform a work of art that demonstrates an idea, mood, or feeling using essential elements or organizational principles.
• Students will engage in informed and respectful discussion of current events, social issue, and new ideas.
• Students will develop and strengthen their writing skills by planning, revising, or trying a new approach.
• Students will reason with shapes and their attributes.

Suggested Grades