Is It a Pot? Bird Feeder? or Sculpture?

To find out, bring the kids to the Renwick Gallery tomorrow for a family program, "Clay Today!"

From 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 22nd, participate in hands-on workshops and listen to music and storytelling celebrating clay traditions in the United States.

Learn first-hand why artist Peter Voulkos said, "It's almost like dancing, you know. Clay is just a big blob, but the minute you touch a piece of clay it moves. It's plastic. So you have to respond."

Before or after the program, you can visit the exhibition USA Clay, which includes this work by Peter Voulkos.

Pictured: Peter Voulkos, born 1924, Rocking Pot, 1956, wheel-thrown and slab-constructed stoneware with colemanite wash, 13 5/8 x 21 x 17 1/2 in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance and various donors and museum purchase.