Bailey ceramic supplies and pottery equipment.

The #1 kiln used in schools. Kids Need Clay helps schools start and sustain ceramics programs with full support.

AMACO (American Art Clay Company, Inc.) continues to be a leader and innovator for ceramics in the areas of art, technology, and education. Get ideas and inspiration for your next Lesson Plan project.

Layered clay slab artworks inspired by Louise Nevelson.

Kiln calibration is crucial for educators to ensure consistent and reliable firings in the classroom. This guide focuses on the importance of calibration, highlighting benefits like improved glaze results and fewer ruined pieces. Learn how to use pyrometric witness cones and measure heat work accurately to optimize kiln performance.

Middle-school students create and glaze two pinch pots to form a bobblehead, demonstrating skills in clay construction, decoration, and assembly.

High-school students create dynamic, nontraditional coil vases that emphasize rhythm and movement.

High-school students embark on a meaningful project to challenge censorship, uplift women’s voices, and use art as a vehicle for social change.

Elementary students design a unique, functional candlestick holder and a complementary beeswax candle.

Elementary students gain confidence as they use a new pottery technique to carve nature-inspired designs into clay bowls.

Elementary students make clay islands with one organic shape, three types of lines, one body of water, and one type of landform.

Middle-school students make clay puzzle piece portraits with symbolic objects representing their interests.