Visiting Artist Teaches Westhampton Beach Students About Pottery

Photos courtesy of the Westhampton Beach School District

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students were treated to a pottery class earlier this month, taught by visiting artist Clare Bennett, owner of Ceramics and Glass in the Barrens, of Manorville.

During the class, students not only learned about the geology of clay and what a kiln is, but they also got to make a celestial sun out of clay, which they molded and painted.

Bennett’s visit, which was made possible through the PTAs cultural arts and sciences collaboration program, aimed to provide students an opportunity to learn more about pottery and get a feel for the craft.

Photo 1: Westhampton Beach third-grader Celia Bonawandt works on her clay

celestial sun during a special artist visit.

Photo 2: Eneas Lima, a third grader at Westhampton Beach Elementary School

works on his clay celestial sun during a special visiting artist visit.