At St. Joseph’s Indian School, Lakota (Sioux) students recently welcomed visiting artist Randall Blaze, who led an enriching clay‑and‑sculpting workshop. Randall, a prominent member of the South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) Artists‑in‑Schools Program, shared his remarkable journey in art.
“I’ve been doing art for over 50 years,” he said. “I started at age eight and never got over it.”
Guided by that enduring passion, Randall helped students roll clay, shape forms and transform simple lumps into imaginative sculptures during his SDAC visit. He also made space to shout out St. Joseph’s art teacher, Dave.
Randall said, “Dave is a really good artist. The kids are really fortunate to have him here.”
With two dedicated artists leading the way, the class became something truly powerful — a space where curiosity was encouraged, creativity was nurtured and the children were guided by two of the best mentors they could ask for as they began their artistic journeys.
The smiles and masterpieces in the video below capture how much the students enjoyed every moment, from digging their fingers into clay to applying finishing touches on their pieces. We invite you to watch the video, see the magic unfold and celebrate the impressive work of these talented students.
Learn more about St. Joseph’s Indian School by visiting www.stjo.org.
