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Ceramics

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Amaco Brent

AMACO (American Art Clay Company, Inc.) continues to be a leader and innovator for ceramics in the areas of art, technology, and education.

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Skutt

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

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Kiln Calibration Made Simple: A Guide for Educators

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.

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Mayco Colors

Mayco Colors has been helping art educators inspire creativity in the classroom since 1954. We provide high-quality ceramic products, along with ready-to-use lesson plans and educational resources designed specifically for the classroom.

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Family Heirloom Vessels: Sculptures Inspired by Cherished Memories

High-school students reflect on cherished memories and sculpt clay vessels inspired by meaningful family heirlooms.

18 August 2026High School
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Amaco Brent

AMACO (American Art Clay Company, Inc.) continues to be a leader and innovator for ceramics in the areas of art, technology, and education.

17 August 2026Advertisement
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Bailey

For 50 years, Bailey Pottery has been a trusted supplier and leading manufacturer of high-quality ceramic equipment, offering top glazes, wheels, kilns, and tools at the lowest prices, backed by an expert sales team ready to assist teachers & potters of any skill level.

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Middle School ClipCard | Beauty in Brokenness: Kintsugi-Inspired Pottery

Middle-school students learn about the Japanese art of Kintsugi and create inspired pieces by repairing broken pottery with gold materials.

27 May 2026Middle School
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Leaving a Legacy: An Eighth-Grade Mosaic Mural

Middle-school students leave their mark before graduating by installing a permanent mosaic mural in an overlooked space near the school’s entrance.

27 May 2026Middle School
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Editor's Letter | Collaboration

SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez looks back on his favorite collaborative lessons and shares some of this issue’s offerings.

2 May 2026Collaboration
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Middle School ClipCard | Seasons in Bas Relief

Middle-school students create layered clay bas reliefs depicting the change of the seasons.

1 May 2026Middle School
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Early Childhood ClipCard | Gem Patterns

Young students use small objects to create patterned designs on rolled dough, strengthening cognition and fine motor skills.

1 May 2026Early Childhood