Mud Frogs' Studio: Some very happy kids

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Some very happy kids

Grade 6 students from TM Roberts came to work on an pottery project with Karen at Parkland Middle School. The students made bowls which connected back to a study on the environment. While the students were in their regular classroom they researched the impact of disposable-ware, particularly plastic and styrofoam, on the environment. Then, once the bowls were finished being fired and glazed the students took their prize pottery projects back to their school and used them for a celebratory lunch. The students awareness on the impact of disposable ware was heightened and as a class they discussed more ways they could help reduce the amount of garbage going into the landfill.

1 comment:

Dagmar said...: What a great project, to hand make your own lunch bowls..and learn at the same time..well done Kate and Caroline❤; December 22, 2012 at 2:13 PM

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I grew up in Saskatchewan, yet when I was young the wind caught hold of me and over time I found myself "moved to live near" each of the three oceans surrounding Canada. Saskatchewan will always be a part of me, because that is where my childhood began. As a child, I played with clay, dug deep from the garden. Now, from time-to-time I use various other mediums, but I always return to playing with clay.I love imaging about the pieces in my mind. Building the pieces seems to be far less challenging for me, than glazing them! Yet, when a piece goes through the creating, building and glazing process and comes out meeting my expectations, then I feel I have won.

Having grown up and worked in the Kootenays all my life, I found myself semi-retired last year and needing something fun and interesting to do. I have always wanted to try pottery, so our good friend Karen took on the challenge to teach my sister and myself. My husband, Richard, was kind enough to give up his workshop to build us a studio and he continually makes improvements for us. We have been having the best time ever since. Caroline and Karen hold down the fort while the Baja frog enjoys the winter in Mexico and Arizona, but she returns to work in the spring. Looking forward to new creations. Have a great day!