Hello from the pottery studio! On the first day of class, we review expectation and I read each class this quote about education with sculpture and pottery specifically in mind. The Freedom to Fail: “Often, the lesson to be learned from acting upon the world is that we can do better, that we need to develop a new skill, or persist patiently, or try harder. Perseverance can be one of the most powerful outcomes of falling short. If you are like most people, the chances are that your proudest moments occurred when you mastered something that was difficult, something that had previously troubled or frustrated you or made you feel inadequate in some way. Without the freedom to fail, to struggle against difficulties, those moments wouldn’t have been possible. In short, it helps make possible the development of resilience and persistence, which are vital to achievement.” by Robert Evans, Ed.D What you see in the pictures bellow are students practicing a new craft, building skill, solving problems, failing, and growing. It's beautiful and you can see the excitement as each person persists through the difficulties and gets better at the craft as a result. And what you might now see through the pictures but is actually present is the peaceful nature of the art room as each artist experiences through the flow of creating something new with their own hands. It is heartwarming watching the process unfold! Hope you enjoy the pictures and join us on Instagram @ hingham_pottery to see daily updates. Take a look at this wonderful video by Harbor Media on our Advanced Art Show at the end of last year. Hingham Middle School Art Club lead by Lauren LaPoint joined the Memory Project this year and created portraits of school age kids in a refugee camp.
The Memory Project is a charitable nonprofit organization that invites art teachers, art students, and solo artists to help cultivate global kindness by creating portraits for children around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as violence, war, extreme poverty, neglect, and loss of parents. Our participants create these portraits to help children feel valued and important, to know that many people care about their well-being, and to provide a special childhood memory in the future. Since 2004 we have created more than 130,000 portraits for children in 47 countries. Hello ceramicist and art families!
Save the date for a fantastic night of art. The k-12 showcase will take place in the high school cafeteria this year and coincides with the advanced show in room 103. Please help us celebrate the wonderful achievements this year by students of all ages! |
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