The inspiration
I wanted to give people in my community the opportunity to work with clay and reflect on the beauty that surrounds us.
The Result
A collective clay installation permanently displayed at Alderwood Library
Platform
Free clay workshops in South Etobicoke community
My Role
Program Curator, community outreach, lead artist
Supported by
Platform A Grant, Art Starts
What makes a community?
Participants were prompted with this question when deciding what to create out of clay. People, pets, homes and playgrounds were some popular choices for children at Sir Adam Beck School. One grade 5 student reflected that, “a community needs acceptance and cooperation so it can be happy and successful”.
Location
LAMP Early ON, Franklin Horner Community Centre, Sir Adam Beck Public School
Tools
Clay, glazes
Participants
Over 100 Alderwood residents, children, youth, parents, elders
Dates
Spring 2016
