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Ceramic Art Program for Veterans

Participate in a RESEARCH STUDY for Veterans

REGISTER NOW FOR ONE OR ALL OF THE MODULES

Each Module has six classes, and meets for 3 hours per class.

MODULE 1: Sculpting the Portrait | Saturdays - January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, & March 6, 2021
Create a clay sculpture using slabs of clay wrapped around a newspaper form. Participants will sculpt a life size bust of
someone close to them, a favorite pet, or a historical figure.
MODULE 2: Pottery on the Wheel | Saturdays - March 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2021
Make plates and bowls on the potter’s wheel. Participants will also learn how to use and apply ceramic glazes for color and design.

MODULE 3: Raku| Saturdays - May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & June 5, 2021
Participants will learn the non-traditional type of ceramics called raku.

Times: Classes will run from 1-4 pm.
Location: D Building | The Ceramics Studio of Paradise Valley Community College |18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix AZ 85032
Registration: David L. Bradley - david.bradley@paradisevalley.edu or Tess Mosko Scherer - admin@ArizonaArtistsGuild.net
*Note: Due to Coronavirus this schedule may be subject to change to meet the needs of the participants

Description of the Research Study:
This class is part of a research study for 10 to 60 Veterans. Researchers want to understand how making art might
change thinking, mood, and social activities of Veterans. During this research you will make pottery and have the
option to do art in between classes if you would like.

What this means to you:
Attend one or more Module (6 classes) | Attend 6 classes per module | Fill out a survey
Make art between classes (optional) | All materials are provided | No previous experience required

Participant Eligibility:
Open to Veterans who have not participated in a Veterans Art Course at Arizona Artists Guild
or Paradise Valley Community College.
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In partnership with Arizona Artists Guild and Paradise Valley Community College
with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.