Kevin, you are one of the most gifted children's art teachers in the Bay Area.<br />Students stay in your program for years.<br />It is very exciting to walk into Kids in Clay and observe it.<br />What's the secret of your success?<br />I just work with clay as a medium.<br />I think clay is an underestimated art medium.<br />Clay inspires the creativity with few boundaries.<br />You can see it when the kids get lost in a piece.<br />When they are working, they get so absorbed that they can't even hear you.<br />That's amazing.<br />What made you start teaching?<br />I have been working with clay for around 10 years when I went to a workshop at Idlewild.<br />A couple of women told me about an after-school program.<br />I thought, wouldn't it be fun to give what I know to kids?<br />But no one would give me a job.<br />I don't have a degree or any certificate.<br />The women suggested I bring in the neighborhood kids.<br />I went home and opened my studio to the neighborhood.<br />That's how my program started.<br />So it is your practical experience that matters, and what's special about your teaching?<br />I always tell kids they can create anything they want.<br />When they come up with an incredible idea, my assistant and I will figure out a way for<br />them to realize it.<br />Your devotion and passion are truly remarkable.<br />Kevin, thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with us.<br />Kevin, you are one of the most gifted children's art teachers in the Bay Area.<br />Students stay in your program for years.<br />It is very exciting to walk into kids and clay and observe it.<br />What's the secret of your success?<br />I just work with clay as a medium.<br />I think clay is an underestimated art medium.<br />Clay inspires the creativity with few boundaries.<br />You can see it when the kids get lost in a peace.<br />When they are working, they get so absorbed that they can't even hear you.<br />That's amazing.<br />What made you start teaching?<br />I have been working with clay for around 10 years when I went to a workshop at Idlewild.<br />A couple of women told me about an after-school program.<br />I thought, wouldn't it be fun to give what I know to kids?<br />But no one would give me a job.<br />I don't have a degree or any certificate.<br />The women suggested I bring in the neighborhood kids.<br />I went home and opened my studio to the neighborhood.<br />That's how my program started.<br />So it is your practical experience that matters.<br />And what's special about your teaching?<br />I always tell kids they can create anything they want.<br />When they come up with an incredible idea, my assistant and I will figure out a way for<br />them to realize it.<br />Your devotion and passion are truly remarkable.<br />Kevin, thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with us.<br />Thank you.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.
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How does the woman feel in Kids & Clay?
A . Fairly tired.B . A bit disappointed.C . Quite pleased.
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What quality can kids develop by working with clay according to Kevin?
A . Being organized.B . Being concentrated.C . Being patient.
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Which of the following is of great importance to Kevin's career path?
A . Specialized training.B . Practical experience.C . Degrees and certificates.
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What is the feature of Kevin's teaching?
A . Showing kids every step clearly.B . Offering kids incredible ideas.C . Encouraging kids to be creative.