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PLANNING FOR A NEW FACILITY

Your school bond issue passed in the election and your district is planning a new building. You've been asked to compile a list of what is necessary for the art room(s). Where do you begin? Hopefully the following will help you to know what to request, what questions to ask and how to go about doing all this stuff!

What ceramics equipment do I need?

• Kiln(s) / Kiln vents / Kiln Furniture / Kiln Shelf carts
• Wheels / Stools / Bats / Bat storage carts
• Slabroller / Extruder
• Pugmill / Mixer / Wedging Table
• Ware Carts / Drying Cabinets
• Spray Booth/ Ball Mill / Dust Vac / Glaze formulating Tables / Work Tables
• Small studio equipment (Scales, Jiffy Mixers, Banding Wheels, Bats, Buckets, Spray Guns, Air Compressor etc)

What other equipment do I need?

• Storage Cabinets
• Locking storage Cabinets
• Work Tables
• Desks
• Chairs
• Lockers
• Big Rubbermaid Trash cans (for reclaim)
• Big wash-up sink with clay trap
• Floor Drains
• File Cabinets

What Books or classroom supplies do I need?

• Books for elementary school
• Books for junior high
• Books for high school
• College textbook suggestions
• Posters
• Tools & other supplies

What questions do I ask (and who do I ask them of?)

• Room design issues
• Electrical issues (for kilns etc)
• Brand recommendations
• Method/time frames/deadlines/paperwork/procedure issues

Sample Requests