GAEA Conference Fall 2024: Full Schedule

10:40am EDT

Nudibranch Vases

Friday October 18, 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm EDT

Join us to learn about contemporary ceramic artists and explore the fascinating world of nudibranch sea slug vases. This workshop will be led by two experienced ceramic artist-educators, who have worked at both primary and secondary levels. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to create a hand-built piece and take it back to your classroom, along with a comprehensive lesson plan. This is an excellent chance to enhance your skills and knowledge of ceramics in a fun and interactive way.

Speakers

Martha Arrington

Art Teacher, CCBOE

Rebecca Anchor

Friday October 18, 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Red Classroom (High Museum) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Elementary, Contemporary Art, Clay | Middle, Contemporary Art, Clay | High School, Contemporary Art, Clay | Pre-Service, Contemporary Art, Clay

9:00am EDT

Ir-RESIST-ible Techniques with Mayco

Saturday October 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:20am EDT

Purple Classroom (High Museum)

We will explore two wax resist and one paper resist technique while utilizing Mayco’s popular Stroke & Coat and Foundations glaze lines. This faux-Mishima technique allows for the 16th century glazing technique to be achieved on bisque instead of wet clay. Choose your favorite of two different provided patterns.

Speakers

Kaylyn Froebel

Saturday October 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:20am EDT
Purple Classroom (High Museum) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Elementary, Clay | Middle, Clay | High School, Clay | Pre-Service, Clay

10:40am EDT

Ceramic Tripod Vessel w/ Surface Decoration

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm EDT

Green Classroom (High Museum)

We will use slab building techniques to create ceramic tripod vessels with or without a lid. Vessels will be made unique through exploration of mishima and sgraffito techniques.

Speakers

Breanne Cox

Art teacher, East Paulding High

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Green Classroom (High Museum) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Middle, Clay | High School, Clay