Chuck Wagoner, a retired art teacher from North Vermillion High School, visited the Parke Heritage Middle School art classes Dec. 7 to inspire the young students with his passion for pottery. Wagoner's love for molding and making clay objects started when he was a young child and played in his grandmother's creek. This led to his first official ceramic pot made in art class in 1974 and since then, he has made thousands of pottery items. During his visit, he shared his techniques for making different pots and encouraged the students to experiment with various art forms. Wagoner's love for pottery has not only been a passion but also a means of giving back to the community. He has worked with Catholic Charities to sell soup bowls that have been made by his former students and sold pottery items for Billie Creek and he currently sells items at Bridgeton. He also emphasized the importance of studying different artists to find inspiration and to develop one's own unique style. Through Wagoner's visit, the students gained valuable insights into the world of pottery and the importance of pursuing one's passion. Pictured are Logan White, Jase Bowles, Aiden Nicholas, Chloe Clocksin, Steven Myers, Mrs. De Householder, Chuck Wagoner, Matthew Fox, Alisa McMullen, Kennedy Mitchell, Cohen Berry and Serenity Baumer.
