In the stunning state of South Dakota, where bison roam freely and Mount Rushmore gazes proudly into the distance, there exists a courageous band of kids. Not just any kids, but kids with nimble fingers, boundless creativity, and a fondness for the squishy, squelchy, moldable magic of ceramics. Let me introduce you to Claytor, the cool imaginary character that guides these children on their pottery adventures. Claytor is not your average superhero. He doesn't fly or shoot lasers from his eyes. Instead, he can mold himself into any shape — a useful talent when teaching kids the art of ceramics. Claytor is known for his fantastic clay cape and his humorous one-liners. "Watch me whip, watch me clay-clay!" he'd exclaim, shaping into a spinning pottery wheel. The kids in South Dakota love him, for he makes learning ceramics entertaining, the clay flying around and forming into some of the most whimsical pottery pieces you've ever seen! These South Dakotan kids, from the chilly Black Hills to the sizzling Badlands, are masters at turning blobs of damp clay into beautiful masterpieces of art. They sculpt mugs for sipping hot cocoa on cold winter nights, bowls for holding the wild summer berries they pick, and funky figurines that tell tales of their tremendous talent. One kid, little Billy from Rapid City, even crafted a miniature Mount Rushmore featuring the faces of his four pet hamsters. It’s not just the creativity, but the laughter, the camaraderie, and Claytor's funny remarks that make ceramics in South Dakota such a popular activity. Trust me, there's no shortage of imaginative clay chaos here!