The students are required to use raku clay, a special type of clay that contains sand, on the wheel to create a piece of pottery. We bisque fired it at school and then we took it Grand Island and used a special method to glaze fire it that involves placing it in an open fire.
About Fairbanks
Fairbanks also has an interest in pottery involving Native Americans, such as the Pawnee. According to the Nebraska Arts Council, Fairbanks’ hand-built pottery techniques and stories of the history, culture and daily life of the Pawnee in Nebraska are part of her contributions to Nebraska culture in her various workshops.