Promoting excellence in the Ceramic Arts and in Education
The Bray has long fostered excellence in the ceramic arts and recognizes the necessity of fostering excellence in teaching. Through pilot programming coming in 2022 and 2023 The Bray aims to deliver custom programming for educators of all backgrounds and areas of study.
Expanding beyond traditional professional development in clay (technical and material knowledge) we seek to provide educators an inventive approach to developing unique pedagogies, philosophies, and contemporary practices in education, while building their technical and material knowledge.
Connect with our Education Manager today to inquire about your groups professional development options: education@archiebray.org.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
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Electric Kiln Dr. ClassOctober 19th, 9:30am – 1:30pm
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to repair and maintain your classroom kiln, this is the class for you! In this four-hour demonstration and hands on class we'll teach you about the four primary components of every electric kiln: Elements, Relays, Thermocouples, and Bricks. Discover how to maintain, repair, and replace these features to give your school's kiln the longest life possible and keep up with your classroom’s needs. A must take class for any educator or maintenance team member in need of the foundations or a refresher.
*Montana Educators are eligible to receive 4 OPI Renewal Units
$75 enrollment fee
Includes use of tool kit during class which is available for purchase to take home with you if desiredLocated in the Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement
Class Cancelled Due to Low Enrollment - We're Disappointed Too, but will reschedule another class next year
Past Professional Development Programs
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Montana Art Educators Association Spring Retreat
A three day retreat for Montana based art educators organized by the Montana Art Educators Association and The Bray to provide a relaxing, creative, and knowledge filled experience.
This years retreat includes five sessions taught by Bray Residents and Staff covering a range of topics including wheel throwing, handbuilding with slabs, sculptural techniques, kiln maintenance, surface design, and more!
April 21st - 23rd 2022
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Art Educators Institute
As a part of this years Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) Educator Conference, The Bray will be hosting an Institute session for art educators. Allowing educators to receive OPI and PRI credits while learning new techniques and information about the ceramic arts.
The session will include three 50 min classes, which educators will rotate through. A making class, a surface treatment class, and guided tour class of The Bray's historic grounds will be held.
October 21 2022
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