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Wiki How: How to Make Paperclay
This unique form of clay is a combination of paper pulp and earthenware. It is stronger, light weight, and easier to use than regular clay bodies, especially for beginning potters.
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Wikihow: How to Throw a Pot
Easy to understand instructions on beginning a pot on the wheel. Follow links to learn more about the topic.
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Tds: San Marino: Economy
A brief look at the economy of San Marino, which depends heavily on tourism, but also has other industries. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Group Clay Sculpture
This lesson idea comes from the book "Big Messy Art." Using one board and several lumps of clay see what your students can do with their imagination and teamwork.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ralph Bacerra
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Ralph Bacerra. Bacerra worked with a series of influences in creating his pottery and ceramics. The site, in addition to the...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Val Cushing
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Val Cushing is described here along with information on his contributions to art through ceramics and pottery.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Richard De Vore
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Richard DeVore is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with ceramics (the site claims that he is "One of the recognized master...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Rick Dillingham
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Rick Dillingham is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with ceramics.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Richard Marquis
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Richard Marquis is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with both ceramics and glass.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Harrison Mc Intosh
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Harrison McIntosh is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with ceramics.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Gertrud Natzler
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Gertrud Natzler is described here along with information on her contributions to art through ceramic design which she undertook with her husband.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Adrian Saxe
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Adrian Saxe is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with ceramics and his teaching at the University of California at Los Angeles.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Robert Sperry
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Robert Sperry is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Rudolf Staffel
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Rudolf Staffel is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work as a ceramicist.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Eve Watts
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Eve Watts is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her ceramic sculptures.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Daley
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, William Daley is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with ceramics.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Overview of Ceramics
This site gives an overview of ceramics in Japan. Explaining the history of ceramic production dating as far back as 10,000 B.C.
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Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Ceramics
Dozens of useful photos of various ceramics from around the world at this stie from Pics 4 Learning Inc. A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
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Goshen College: Clay Sculpture: Gargoyles
This resource provides an artistic lesson plan dealing with ceramics, sculpture, and gargoyles.
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Goshen College: Abstract Expression in Clay
This is an interesting approach to creating a ceramic vessel with texture. The lesson plan calls for stomping on the clay and attaching pieces of clay by throwing them together. This lesson could be a lot of fun, but exercise caution and...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ruth Duckworth
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ruth Duckworth is described very briefly here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with ceramics.