ARTIST RESIDENCY: VISUAL ARTS

Trudi Battershall
Ceramics

15 Yale Square, Morton, PA 19070
610/566-5616 (w); 610/544-4795 (h)
610/565-0547 (fax)
trudib@comcast.net

Trudi Battershall involves students and teachers in the tactile and sculptural possibilities of clay including, if possible, the technique of smoke-finishing in a primitive sawdust kiln similar to that used by Southwestern U.S. Indians.

After learning the vocabulary of ceramics, students then study the clay products of various cultures, learn about the scientific aspects of clay processes, and focus on creating pieces such as individual tiles for a mural. Slide shows about the clay process and the artist's work can be included. Suitable for grades K-12

Education/Experience: BFA and MFA, University of Pennsylvania; Art graduate level ceramics, Philadelphia College of Art; study at Barnes Foundation, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Escuela Massana of Barcelona, Spain; 35 years teaching experience in elementary to college levels; many artist residencies.

Availability: As needed except November, December, and part of September

Education Resource Artist
Trudi Battershall's extensive experience and enthusiasm for teaching integrated curricula using clay provide a rich and valuable range of experiences for all age levels-from exploring functional cultural artifacts, to sensory experiences, to documenting scientific processes.

Resource to subject areas: Arts, Science, Social Studies

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