Teens of the Clay/Juventud del Barro
Teens of the Clay/Juventud del Barro
Remembering Tradition through Geology and Clay is a collaborative pilot program between Four Mile Historic Park and the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC (MACC), supported by the Innovation & Collaboration Incubator Grant from The Collaborative of the SCFD- a nonprofit membership organization comprised of SCFD funded arts, culture, and science nonprofits. The Collaborative established the Innovation and Collaboration Incubator Grant to foster cross-organizational partnerships to develop innovative, dynamic programs that serve and expand community access across Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties.
Event Details
This hands-on initiative connects geology and ceramics for teens ages 13–18, with a focus on Latin communities and those interested in Latin culture across the seven SCFD counties. Participants will explore geology and soil sampling at Four Mile Historic Park, then transform their observations into ceramic works, informed by traditional Oaxacan barro negro techniques, during workshops at the MACC. A bilingual educator will support accessibility and continuity by facilitating workshops and providing Spanish translation throughout both the geology and ceramics programming.
The project will culminate in a multi-site public exhibition that invites participants to explore heritage and science through the medium of clay. Juventud del Barro is designed as a culturally responsive model that integrates art, science, and culture through place-based learning. By leveraging cross-sector collaboration, the initiative expands access to interdisciplinary arts and science education throughout the region.
Participants should register for either Cohort 1 (September 20th), presented in English or Cohort 2 (September 27th), presented in Spanish. Registration is FREE and includes admission to a guided hike at Four Mile Historic Park focused on geology and history of the region and to a ceramics class at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center.
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