CLAY TOOLS POSTER This handy poster is great to help students learn the names of the most common clay tools. It can be shared as a handout, poster or digitally. For more great ceramics and art resources visit https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

Cardboard Relief Sculptures are fun and engaging for students of all ages. This resource kit showcases a PDF with 15 different techniques, list of materials, and more. Included are PDF overview of unit Cardboad techniques poster Three powerpoints to share with students. One has 18 slides and focuses on construction techniques and the second one has 30 slides and is packed with inspirational examples organized by themes. The third is 21 slides and has 3D cardboard sculpture ideas. You could use the first one as a boot camp to help students learn and practice construction and color/value skills. The second one is great to help students brainstorm ideas for creating their own unique relief sculpture. For more great art resources visit https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

This resource is super handy to show students when working with clay. Seeing the many ideas will help students and artists use a wider variety of coils to add visual interest and/or repetition to their ceramic creations.

Clay Posters Looking for some bright and bold posters/handouts for your ceramics classroom to help students learn clay vocabulary terms? This resource has 12 posters you can share as printed handouts, posters or digital files. For more great clay resources visit the Art Box Adventures Store https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

Great Overview of the 'Stages of Clay' and which ones are recyclable.

CREATIVITY MATTERS! an Art Teacher’s Guide to Creativity and the Creative Process The Creativity Matters teaching guide includes chapters on creativity and the creative process, key aspects of art, choice-based art education, suggestions for teaching creativity through art and suggestions on how to include reflection as a part of the creative process. This resource on creativity will help you and your students better understand creativity and the creative process see the power of both thinking and acting creatively explore new and profound ways to engage in art and the creative process. Related Resources Creativity Matters Poster/Handout resource has over 30 full-page, colorful graphics that are featured as illustrations with descriptive text on pages in the teacher’s guide. The images can be printed out as handouts or posters.

The All About Clay Guide to Glazing This glazing guide gives insights into various aspects of glazing and alternatives to glazing. It is written for ceramics teachers, ceramicists and anyone wanting to learn about and deepen their understanding of glazing and specialty ways to finish ceramics artworks. This resource is colorful, user-friendly and full of inspiring ideas, helpful information, visually engaging charts, insightful photos and diagrams. The guide is 70 pages and covers these topics Chapter 1: Attributes of Glazes Chapter 2: Glaze Tools & Equipment Chapter 3: Glazing Process & Methods Chapter 4: Fired Decorative Techniques Chapter 5: Non-Fired Cold Finishes Chapter 6: Studio Glazing Tips References and Other Resources Format: PDF (70 pages)

FUNCTIONAL CLAY INSPIRATIONS: 100 Functional Ceramic Challenges to Spark Your Imagination This resource is jammed packed with inspiring images and is great for students, teachers and artists. It’s colorful layout is organized in alphabetical order by type of functional pottery. Length: 110 pages This is the 2nd in a series of ceramics resource books by Tracy Fortune Author, artist and art educator Tracy Fortune has over 30 years of teaching experience and has taught at the elementary, middle and high school level. For other great resources visit https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

Clay Inspirations is a wonderful resource book features over 125 project ideas with hundreds of inspiring photographs. This resource is organized by technique and has a section on each of the following…Pinch Pot, Coil, Slab, Melted Glass and Extruder. Clay Inspirations Resource is ideal for 1. Personal use 2. Project ideas to use in your art curriculum 3. An idea source for independent or advanced students. The complexity of project ideas range from very simple to quite complex and therefore has ideas for students and adults of any age or experience. It is especially well suited for Middle or High School students. This PDF can be printed as a book or used in digital form and its color coded labeling system makes it especially user friendly. There also some helpful tips, directions and diagrams such as “What can you do with a Pinch Pot”, “Slab Making Tools” and “Extruder Parts” For more great ceramics and art resources visit https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

SCULPTURAL CLAY INSPIRATIONS Looking for sculptural ceramic ideas? This resource is packed full of ones that are theme or subject matter based. There are endless possibilities when working with clay but having so many options can be overwhelming. One solution is to check out ideas organized by category, which can be especially helpful when planning or trying to narrow down ideas. This resource is organized by subject matter and theme. Categories include animals and creatures, nature, built environment, contemporary issues, stories and history, life, work and hobbies as well as abstract sculpture ideas. This book has an introduction followed by eight chapters illustrating common sculpture themes. Introduction: The introductory chapter highlights some key concepts relating to sculptural design including… Themes and Subjects in Art Understanding the creative process Sculptural design considerations Clay sculpture terms Relief sculpture terms Sculptural stylistic considerations **Chapter Titles: **Theme-Based Ideas · Animals and Creatures · Human Form · Nature and the Natural Environment · Built Environment · Contemporary Issues · Life, Work and Hobbies · Stories and History · Abstract Forms & Ideas https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

Speaking of Clay: A Vocabulary Resource for Ceramics Teachers and Students by Tracy Fortune Format: PDF Digital Download Length: Pages 100 Audience: Art/Ceramics Teachers and their Students Focus of This Book:** This book is focused on ceramics vocabulary and is designed to be a resource for art/ceramics teachers and their students. There are many very student-friendly pages that focus on key ceramics terms and concepts. Other pages are more in-depth and are therefore more suitable for ceramics teachers or advanced students who want to broaden their knowledge. Structure of This Book: This book is organized into chapters, each one focusing on the vocabulary terms relating to different aspects of ceramics. This resource includes chapters on Tools and Equipment, Attributes of Clay, Clay Methods and the Elements and Principles of Design. There is also an nine-page glossary of ceramic terms. ALL ABOUT CLAY SERIES: This resource is the fourth in a series of ceramics books by Tracy Fortune. “Clay Inspirations”** is technique-based, with chapters on Pinch Pots, Coil, Slab, Melted Glass and Extruder Techniques and has lots of images to inspire students and artists. “Functional Clay Inspirations” has over 100 functional artwork ideas and also contains lots of inspiring images by students and professional artists. “Speaking of Clay: A Vocabulary Resource for Ceramic Teachers and Students" which is packed full of illustrations, images and descriptions relating to the various aspects of ceramics including tools, equipment, methods, glazing and more. “Clay Matters: A Go-To Guide for Ceramics Teachers and Students” has ideas, tips, descriptions, images and step-by-step instructions for clay-forming techniques, glazing, decorating methods and suggestions for delving into the creative process. Tracy Fortune is an author, artist and art educator who has taught art and ceramics for over 30 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has worked at the elementary, middle and high school levels. For more great ceramics and art resources visit the Art Box Adventures eStore. https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

CLAY STUDIO TIPS: 100+ Practical and Creative Ideas for the Ceramics Studio or Classroom Looking for tips to help have a more organized and efficient ceramics studio or classroom, including ones to have your time or create better ceramic artworks? Tracy Fortune has compiled a great collection of 100’s ideas that include photos and ideas from ceramics teachers from across the country, as well as ones from 25 years of classroom experience. This resource includes ideas for… · Clay distributing, storing and reclaiming · Clay tools · Decorating · Glazing · Organizing supplies and equipment · Plus some miscellaneous other tips For more great ceramics and art resources visit https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

CLAY MATTERS: A Go-To Guide for Ceramics Teachers and Students by Tracy Fortune Are you a new-ish ceramics teacher looking for insights into working with clay that will help you be a better teacher? Are you an experience teacher that wants student-friendly material to share with your students? Clay Matters covers everything from getting started with clay, to firing and reclaiming clay. There are ideas, tips, descriptions, and step-by-step instructions for clay-forming techniques, glazing, and decorating methods, as well as suggestions for delving into the creative process. Eye-catching pages with lots of diagrams and images give this resource broad appeal. Teachers, ceramists, and students, from novice to experienced, will love owning this handy resource. There are lots of student-friendly pages that teachers can incorporate into their lessons and more in-depth pages to help teachers and advanced students broaden their knowledge. Format: PDF Digital Download Length: 100 pages Audience: Art/Ceramics Teachers and their Students This book is organized into chapters, each one focusing on a different aspect of teaching and learning about ceramics. The resource includes chapters on Preparing & Joining Clay, Clay Forming Methods and Decorating & Finishing and Using the Creative Process for Idea Development. ALL ABOUT CLAY SERIES: This resource is the fourth in a series of ceramics books by Tracy Fortune. “Clay Inspiration” is technique-based, with chapters on Pinch Pots, Coil, Slab, Melted Glass and Extruder Techniques and has lots of images to inspire students and artists. “Functional Clay Inspirations” has over 100 functional artwork ideas and also contains lots of inspiring images by students and professional artists. “Speaking of Clay: A Vocabulary Resource for Ceramic Teachers and Students" which is packed full of illustrations, images and descriptions relating to the various aspects of ceramics including tools, equipment, methods, glazing and more. “Clay Matters: A Go-To Guide for Ceramics Teachers and Students” has ideas, tips, descriptions, images and step-by-step instructions for clay-forming techniques, glazing, decorating methods and suggestions for delving into the creative process. Clay Studio Tips: 100+ Practical and Creative Tips for the Ceramics Studio or Classroom" has lots of great ideas to help your space be more organized and run more effeciently. Tracy Fortune is an author, artist and art educator who has taught art and ceramics for over 30 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has worked at the elementary, middle and high school levels. For more great ceramics and art resources visit https://payhip.com/ArtBoxAdventures

The All About Clay Student Handbook with Chapter Review Questions Plus Review Questions Answer Key Formats: Includes both PDF and PowerPoint The All About Clay Student Handbook is a great resource to use in the ceramics classroom. It is a handy student-friendly digital “textbook” with activities you can use to introduce ceramics concepts and review key understandings. It has chapter review questions and variety of different clay puzzle/activities which also make it great for emergency sub plans. The “All About Clay Student Handbook” is a 100-page resource with informative text, diagrams & photos, project ideas, chapter review questions, clay puzzles and more. There is a separate answer key that goes with the handbook. This book is organized into chapters, each one focusing on different aspects of ceramics including Studio Guidelines Attributes of Clay Tools & Equipment Clay Forming Methods Glazing & Firing Ceramics Design. Clay Puzzles and Activities Want to preview the book? Click on this link to check out a PREVIEW the first edition of this RESOURCE NOTE: Other books in the “All About Clay Series” include CLAY MATTERS and SPEAKING OF CLAY that have some of the same info that it is in this book, but also have lots of additional information to help ceramics teachers and their students. CLAY INSPIRATIONS, SCULPTURAL CLAY INSPIRATIONS and FUNCTIONAL CLAY INSPIRATIONS are great for project/artwork ideas. CLAY STUDIO TIPS: Over 100 tips for the ceramics studio or classroom. FORMAT: PDF and PowerPoint HANDBOOK: 100 pages ANSWER KEY: 27 pages

COLD FINISHES FOR CERAMICS Looking for exciting and creative ways to finish ceramics artworks that don’t require a kiln? This resource features photos and descriptions of over 30 different methods to decorate and color ceramic artworks that have been fired. Ceramics teachers and students, ceramicists and anyone wanting to explore ideas for using paint, drawing and other media on relief and 3D artworks will be inspired. Format: 23 page PDF

Artwork Planning Sheets: Guide to the Creative Process This set of files can be used to help you guide your students through the creative process. PDF and Word formats that are two pages each.

Art and Ceramics Rubrics Looking for a general ceramics rubric or one you can modify to align with specific assignments? Check out this one. It has sections/boxes with learning target place for a small sketch assessment categories for creativity (planning), composition, communication of ideas, craftsmanship and construction/skill, boxes for students to check on 5 point scale option to have students write an artist statement using clay vocabulary. FILE FORMATS: PDF Visit the Art Box Adventures eStore for more great art and ceramics resources.