A ceramic vase made by a fourth grade student using a pinch method. A student displays his “disco figure,” made from air-dry clay and painted with acrylic paint. A second grade student’s plated, decorated with a bird. A second grade student sculpts, designs, and glazes a plate. Second grade students create a Mexican-themed plate (left) and a British-themed plate (right).A second grade students designs, sculpts, and glazes a ceramic breakfast and plate. A fourth grade student creates a lantern in the shape of a creature.First grade students explore texture and pattern in these ceramic wall hangings. A kindergarten student’s air-dry coil vase, which was then dipped and squirted with acrylic paint. A fourth grade student creates a ceramic monster.