Clay in Common: A project book for schools, museums, galleries, libraries and artists and clay activists everywhere 2018

This color-illustrated book highlights the efforts of the Clayground Collective to bring clay to young people and communities and provides tips on developing and promoting projects, funding, and building partnerships with schools and organizations. Part 1 asserts the importance of clay and ceramics courses in schools and in the community. Part 2 gives ideas for using clay in the school curriculum across subjects, and Part 3 presents tips for successful projects, discussing aspects such as kiln construction, digging for clay, and working with international youth. The book includes lists of materials and equipment for a clay space and an overview of the ceramic process, plus lists of web sites and books in several categories. Color photographs on every page depict projects, community events, art installations, galleries, and workshops. The book is for classroom teachers and those working in galleries, libraries, museums, community centers, and arts organizations, as well as policy makers, arts organizers, arts activists, artists, and students. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
"Hooray for clay! Projects that put clay and ceramics centre stage are invaluable - be it in architecture, public sculpture, cups and saucers on your breakfast table, passing on an understanding of the material is invaluable. Clayground Collective are true clay ambassadors. Their extraordinary work is exemplary."--Kate Malone, Ceramic Artist; Judge, BBCTV Great Pottery Throw Down *** "This is not a "how to" book but a "Can you?" book. There is a real passion to discover though materials. This book challenges those with specialist skills to engage the public in that discovery and provides a route to get started."--Amanda Bright, Head of School of Art, U. of Brighton *** "If you're a practitioner setting out to work with schools and the public where do you go for advice? Clay in Common is a great starting point."--Steve Moffitt, Chief Executive, A New Direction *** As clay and ceramic courses decline in schools, craft and hand skills risk being lost. Clay in Common makes a strong case for the vital role of clay in schools and wider society. For teachers, parents, school governors, artist-facilitators and education policy-makers, the book has detailed case studies with ideas for projects and activities that can bridge school and community life. (Subject: Art Studies, Education]