by David Sturm | May 8, 2020 | Community, Featured, Lesson Plans, Products, Videos, Wheels
“Wheels will always turn full circle.” ― Anthony T. Hincks Even as many states start to re-open their economies, community art centers remain closed for the time being. This leaves many of us still disconnected from the people, places, and implements... 
by Cindy Bracker | May 6, 2020 | Education, opportunities, Family, Featured, Lesson Plans, News, Specials, Sales
We are excited to announce the official release of our Clay at Home Tile Project Kit. We found two AMACO lesson plans that both use glazed tiles and teacher’s palette glazes. We had a great time completing the projects ourselves at home while in quarantine.... 
by David Sturm | Apr 13, 2020 | Community, Featured, Lesson Plans, Videos
“Creativity takes courage” – Henri Matisse In this time where students and makers alike find themselves struggling to continue their study and exploration of studio art, I am reminded of how true Matisse’s words are. As Universities, K-12 Schools, and... 
by Cindy Bracker | Apr 18, 2013 | Education, opportunities, Lesson Plans, Professional Development
One in-service, three new lesson plans! In this three hour in-service, Bracker’s staff will instruct teachers in three texture-related lesson plans utilizing AMACO texture molds, clay and standard studio tools. Throughout history, artists from around the world... 
by Cindy Bracker | Nov 20, 2012 | Education, opportunities, Featured, Lesson Plans
Lesson Plan #51-Whimsical Figures by Dee Schaad Chairman of the Department of Art & Design—University of Indianapolis Please scroll down for the entire lesson plan or follow these quick links: Tools and Materials | Lesson Plan Goals and Objectives | Background and... 
by Cindy Bracker | Nov 4, 2010 | Education, opportunities, Lesson Plans
Making Clay Musical Instruments: A joint lesson with the music teacher. Satisfies Art Standards: 1, 5, 6 Satisfies Music Standards: 1, 3, 4, 8 + Science/Math (Acoustics) This lesson can be done with nearly any age group from kindergarten to high school by eliminating...
