by Cindy Bracker | Oct 25, 2023 | Community, Education, opportunities, Featured, News, Products, Professional Development, Service, Specials, Sales
It started with the wheel. Our William Bracker Wheel Donation, that is. But last year, Dave asked me “does it have to be a wheel? There are a lot of schools that have needs that aren’t a pottery wheel..” I couldn’t break with tradition and... 
by Cindy Bracker | Aug 21, 2023 | Education, opportunities, Featured, News, Professional Development
*Ring Ring….Ring Ring* “Thank you for calling Bracker’s Good Earth Clays, this is Cindy, how can I help you?” “Oh hi Cindy, I’m a teacher in [small town in the middle of America] and I’m new to teaching Ceramics. I... 
by Cindy Bracker | Apr 27, 2013 | Education, opportunities, Professional Development, Workshops
How do kilns work, and why do you care? In this 3 hour in-service, Bracker’s will answer those questions and give teachers a complete overview of what happens during a firing. Additionally, we provide in-depth information on the safe and proper operation of ceramic... 
by Cindy Bracker | Apr 25, 2013 | Education, opportunities, Professional Development
In this 90 minute session, teachers will be given a complete overview of ceramics with attention to firing ranges, clay bodies, kiln loading and firing, glazes, glazing techniques, glaze defects & adjustments, and a bit of glaze chemistry, with opportunities for... 
by Cindy Bracker | Apr 22, 2013 | Education, opportunities, Professional Development, Workshops
The Raku Process is a great experience that will quickly ignite an interest in ceramics for nearly anyone. Learn More about Raku Raku began approximately 400 years ago in Japan as a result of high demand for roof tile following natural disaster. Tiles were removed... 
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...
