The Authenticity Problem

The Authenticity Problem

“Wet clay high five!” I exclaimed to Robert, as he sliced his cylinder in half.  Smiling, he gave me a satisfying ‘splat,’ palm-to-palm. We had just shared the observation that the pot he was trying to throw had no bottom.  This happens often, early in throwing; just...
A view from somewhere

A view from somewhere

On the first few weeks of the school year  Yesterday – Saturday – I spent four hours in the studio with a small group of students who had requested some weekend studio time to work on a project.  With the exception of a short lunch break for pizza that one...
Creativity, 2013

Creativity, 2013

Are creativity and art the same thing? Do you think creativity can be taught? Why or why not? What experiences have you had, to date, that illustrate your perspective? Creativity CAN be taught.  To spur creativity, the teacher or learner must assure themselves it is...