Jewels in the Kiln

I am always amazed at how beautiful a glazed piece of art looks after opening the kiln door for the first time after a glaze firing.  It is breath taking.  Fourth graders have finished up their first project of the year ceramic leaf dish.  This is one of those lessons that have to stay in the art curriculum no matter how many new or interesting clay lesson you come across to take its place. The students look forward to it and parents wait eagerly for this piece to add to their fall decorations.

Fourth grade ceramic leaf projects.