The clay workshops were filled with enthusiasts. Alice brought high-fire clay to make elements that can weather exterior placement, and explained how to make the sturdiest pieces. It was a nice mixed age group, and the time flew by!

photography: Patti Grossman We hope to make specific pieces as the design evolves, and to weave words into the piece. Many thanks to the Langley Pottery Studio and Mary Giomateo, at the Langley Park Community Center for glazes and use of their kiln.

IDEAS - thru 2008
- timeline
- building sites
- Arts& Humanities Day
- festivals/ kids' ideas
- november 6th meeting
- november 13th meeting

WORKSHOPS
- Downs Syndrome Assoc.
Piney Branch
Elementary ESOL
- introductions
- drawing
- clay
- glazing
MD Multicultural Youth Center, Langley Park
- introductions
- planning & instruction

Our workshops in January and February
- glass cutting
- exterior clay
- basic mosaic

This project is being lead by the local nonprofit Art For The People in conjunction with The City of Takoma Park & the Takoma Park Foundation of the Montgomery County Community Foundation.