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Dragon kiln Pottery experience - Elementary

Overview

Programme IDAEP0620755
Programme TypeWorkshops
Recommended Size 30 - 40
Language English, Mandarin
Programme Format On-site, Blended (mix of on-site and digital)
Cost $28.00 Per student
Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Visual Arts - Ceramics
Student Profile Preschool
Duration
Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre -
 
Venue (where applicable)

Showcase

Programme Synopsis For this workshop, students will create a simple dish. Students will appreciate the heritage of ceramics in Singapore by understanding the historical role of dragon kilns in the production of everyday objects in the past. Students will also have an understanding of the production process of a ceramic work from creation to firing. Students will also engage in the creative process of designing the surface of the dish by adding simple details. They will apply motor skills and learn simple techniques of slab work to create a simple artwork.
Focus Areas Appreciate Arts & Culture, Acquire Skills & Knowledge
Point of Emphasis SG Cultural Identity
Lesson Goal #1 Introduce the historical value and heritage of the dragon kiln and the craft of wood firing.
Lesson Goal #2 Communicate the process of making a ceramic artwork from creation to firing.
Lesson Goal #3 Training of motor skills and imparting simple hand building techniques to create a ceramic artwork.

Microphone, Visualiser, Audio/Sound System

The Tote Board Arts Grant was introduced in 1995 to encourage the development of a vibrant arts culture in schools, and to promote arts appreciation amongst students.

Each year, all MOE schools and ITE Colleges may opt-in to receive the Arts Grant. Schools may use the grant to subsidise the purchase of programmes under the NAC-AEP and for the Artist-in-School Scheme (AISS).

All approved programmes are listed on the NAC-AEP Directory and come with a valid Letter of Eligibility.

To purchase this programme, contact the representative listed on the Programme Detail Page and make contractual arrangements directly with the programme provider.

Please ensure that a valid Letter of Eligibility (LOE) is obtained. Note that MOE procurement guidelines apply.

Payment should be made directly to the programme provider. Claims for the Arts Grant should be made via IFAAS and in accordance to Grant Guidelines.

Programme providers are permitted to make changes to the following aspects of an NAC-AEP, according to the school’s needs:

  • Programme duration, including no. of sessions
  • Cost of programme
  • Class size



Under the above conditions, schools can make claims based on revised programme costs using the same Programme ID listed on the Letter of Eligibility (LOE).

The following changes are not permitted when customising programmes:

  • Changes to content
  • Inclusion of non-approved instructor(s)

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Contact

Yulianti Tan 97803811 pottery@thowkwang.com.sg

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