Described is the process of firing clay pottery through the use of a charcoal kettle grill, an inexpensive alternative to the kiln. (KC)

Points out health hazards in some art materials, which may pollute the air, contaminate food and utensils, produce flammable vapors, cause chemical burns or allergic reactions, or damage the eyes. Suggests how these hazards may be compounded in nursing homes or senior citizens' agencies. Lists safety tips. (SJL)

An introduction to three-dimensional design, using sheet materials, provides a good base for a variety of approaches to sculptural form. Students developed a greater awareness of the elements and principles of design in relation to sculpture. (Author/RK)

An art teacher at the new Absegami High School of Mays Landing, New Jersey, guided his advanced ceramics students into attempting to create authentic Indian pottery. (Author/RK)

Modeling is an additive process of building up a sculpture with some plastic material like clay. It affords the student an opportunity to work in three dimensions, a creative relief from the general two-dimensional drawing and design activities that occupy a large segment of time in the art curriculum. (Author/RK)

Suggests a few decorating techniques that are available to the contemporary clayworker. These are simple processes that can be carried out with materials that are already in the studio. (Author/RK)

Describes a method for weaving circular designs as a variation to the traditional square or rectangular loom. (Author/RK)

A direct correlation exists between the acquisition of skills on the potter's wheel and the vertical dimension of the finished pot. Ability equals height. Overlooked somewhere in the search for acquiring technical facility and a means of demonstrating it, is the fascinating world of miniature pottery. Describes the mechanics peculiar to small…

Have you ever wondered, after all the time and work, why your students' glazes did not come out of the kiln as well as those of a professional? One reason could be the glazes themselves. Describes where to find high quality packaged glazes and how to use them productively. (Author/RK)

For centuries coil building has been the primary method of making pottery the world over. Many classrooms still reflect this preference for symmetrical coil building. Describes coil building and what forms can be made from it. (Author/RK)

Recalling memories from her own third grade art classes, Ann Mueller, recreated an updated version for her students showing her students how to make snow scenes from Ivory Snow flakes. She showed students the video, The Snowman based on Raymond Briggs's book of the same name. Its beautiful images spur the imagination, and the musical score is…

Images of objects produced by Native-American cultures are frequently found as curriculum resources in classrooms across the United States. It is important that objects from various cultures be introduced into mainstream classrooms. However, it is equally important that the introduction be handled in a way that is not demeaning to the culture that…

Students learned to make spontaneous line designs with glue as part of a project intended to take them from very carefully planned value-line drawings into areas of greater self expression. (RK)

High school students learned to use sculpture, collage and painting with a linoleum base in a project in which they worked in self-elected groups of three or four in creating mural-like compositions. (Author/RK)

This project utilized aluminum foil, a child's imagination, and a methodology for creative expression. (RK)