Welcome to
Clay It Up
Clay It Up is a multi-faceted day of clay to facilitate the growth of young ceramic artists and build the future clay community.

Experiences We Offer
Benefits For Educators
Live Clay Making Competition
Collaboration Opportunities
Visiting Artist Demonstrations
College Ceramics Fair
Pottery Silent Auction
Virtual Student Exhibition
Commemorative T-Shirt Sales
Promote Your Department
Build Your Clay Program
Increase Student Performance
Showcase Student Abilities
Develop Student Confidence
Network with Ceramics Educators
Personal and Professional Growth
Meet the Creators of Clay It Up
Ryan Widel
Nixa High School
18 Years in Education
Visual Art Department Chair - Ceramics Instructor
AP Art & Design and Dual Credit Instructor (Missouri State University)
Education:
Specialist in Education, Teacher Leadership - Missouri State University
Masters of Secondary Education, Visual Art - Missouri State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ceramics - Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Art Education - Missouri State University
Awards
USSEA - Award of Excellence in K-12 Art (2020)
Exhibited Artwork in: "The Clay Cup VI: Vessel, Icon, Canvas" Juried Biannual
Contact Info:
Email: ryanwidel@nixaschools.net
Instagram: @ryanwidel & @nixaeagles_3Dart




Joel Blackburn
Kickapoo High School
14 Years in Education
Visual Art Department Chair - Ceramics Instructor
AP Art & Design and Dual Credit Instructor (Missouri State University)
Education:
Masters of Education, Secondary Administration - William Woods University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education - University of Arkansas
*Studio Majors in Ceramics and Sculpture
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Contact Info:
Email: jtblackburn@spsmail.org
Instagram: @joelblackburnart



