The Penn-Trafford School District received a phone call in March from local resident Robert Halden who wished to donate a ceramic kiln, kiln furniture, glazes, and tools. Trafford Elementary School art teacher, Mrs. Christoforetti, jumped on the opportunity, and her students are already putting the equipment to good use.
Mr. Halden and his wife, who once enjoyed ceramic pottery as a hobby, no longer had use of the kiln and were happy to find it a new home at Penn-Trafford.
"I am so appreciative of Mr. Halden,” commented Christoforetti. “His donation will help advance our art program and our students’ exposure to a whole new medium of clay and glass.”
Nia DiBernardo, Laney Roseberry, Natalee Dubbs, London Weston with their clay creatures made with the donated kiln