Cynthia Harrell
Cynthia Bennett Harrell has been a professional potter since 2007. As a multifaceted artist she has successfully combined her passion for pottery, physical therapy and painting. Enthusiasm Pottery Studio is open to fellow potters of all ages from preK to seniors. Whether teaching hand building or wheel throwing skills to children or adults, she fosters an environment that embraces creative problem-solving and excourages courageous venturing outside of comfort zones.
Programs
Residency "Seeing You, See Me" - Literacy Through Art
GRADES: PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Project Theme Options: “What a Face Mug,” “Storyteller Necklace,” “Recycle, Reuse, Reclaim.”
Students will Develop critical thinking and communication skills making representational self-expressions in clay. Delight as they see, handle and share their authentic creations in clay.
Project Theme Options: “What a Face Mug,” “Storyteller Necklace,” or “Recycle, Reuse, Reclaim.”
Max Participants: 25
Duration: 60-75 minutes per session. Minimum 3 to 4 days needed with each class/group (Making/glazing/finishing) for residency project completion. Maximum 4 to 5 classes per day (Minimum 3 days needed with each class/group for residency project completion.) Residency Lesson Plan
Special Requirements: For Table tops for working with clay, water, electrical outlet for pottery wheel. all other supplies provided by the artist.
Fee: $281.25 per hour/class session
Workshop Coordination for Fitness and Fun
GRADES: Pre-K – 3
Bilateral coordination accounts for the highest impact on academic performance. This workshop addresses Pre-K- 3rd grade students and students with special needs who have a difficult time crossing midline, or who experience visual spatial issues. Deficits in bilateral coordination, may cause a child to appear to be clumsy or drop items, use primarily one hand in activities, or switch hands during tasks that require a dominant hand and a helper hand.
Max Participants: 25
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Special Requirements: Classroom with open space for movement
Fee: $187.50 per workshop
*Artist will customize workshop to address special needs, seniors and school settings with curriculum objectives.
Workshop Connections in Clay
GRADES: Pre-K – 5, adults
Workshop instruction is fun and engaging from opening the clay bag to finishing the project. Students will experience an easy-to-follow step by step hand building method for fired or non-fired school clay projects for all ages. The aim is to encourage kids of all ages and needs levels to connect with their own creativity while having fun with visual, motor and sensory explorations. NC Essential Arts Standards and Common Core Standards guide lesson planning for school-based workshops. Teacher/ parent workshops are also available upon request.
Workshop Theme Options: Storytelling necklace, Secret Treasure Coil/pinch pot, and Constructing alphabet with clay.
Max Participants: 25
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Special Requirements:
For clay projects, access to water is needed. Table for artist’s supplies, tables for students to work.
Fee: $297.50 per workshop plus supplies (ranging from $30-$150 depending on class size and project type)
