Clay
Clay sculptures by various artists
Clay
-class discussion- what is clay?, where does it come from?, what is it used for?
-show how clay is bought, in large blocks wrapped in plastic
-instructor cuts clay using a cheese cutter type tool
-instructor shows how easy clay is to shape, mould and manipulate
-introduce tools that are used to create texture during clay (ex. Noodle press)
-discussion, how to get clay to stick together?
-importance of using slip (clay and water) and scoring each side of the pieces you are putting together
-discuss how slip bonds and acts during kilning
-notes: if working on clay projects for more than one class period, cover projects with damp paper towels and they will not dry up
-firing clay in a kiln will produce a nice finish
-for preparation discuss mess (cover tables with newspaper), remove objects from table
-each student worked on individual wood board for their working surface
-each pair is given a container of slip
-began with creating four different forms of your choice
-connect all forms together, creating a new piece
-have time to create a project out of clay
-encourage the use of texture
Lesson Plan:
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/elem/elem32.html
Clay Artists:
Clay Sculptures by chidren:
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