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Tools of the trade

Tools of the trade

Pottery professor Clarence Cruz at his work table.

Instant pot

Clarence Cruz shapes a ball of clay into a small pinch pot.

Making Pueblo pottery

Making Pueblo pottery

Professor Clarence Cruz teaches students how to make pottery using traditional Pueblo methods.

Taking shape

Pueblo pottery maker Clarence Cruz starts shaping a cylinder into a more rounded shape.

Adding on

Pottery professor rolls clay in preparation for adding it to the pot he's working on.

Micaceous clay

Particles of mica gleam in the clay pot made by Clarence Cruz, Pueblo pottery professor.

Prize-winning project

Prize-winning project

The Exploring Pueblo Pottery project has received a 2019 German Design Award and is the recipient of a Gold 2019 APEX Award in the Experiential Design & Planning category.

Native American artist teaches traditional methods of making Pueblo pottery

Award-winning project highlights symbolism in Native American pottery

By Mary Beth King November 04, 2019

Categories: Front Page College of Fine Arts Art & Art History

Tags: Pueblo pottery Native American arts

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