intro to clay

as an introductory course to the study of clay and ceramics history, each student will be exposed to a wide range of information focusing on construction of ceramic objects, appreciation and understanding of ceramic objects from around the world, and an opportunity to explore & build your creative approach to the visual arts.

interactive notebook link - you will use this extensively in this course

current assignment:

texture roulettes - handbuilding unit introduction

brainstorming handout #2

brainstorming sketches & revisions example

FIRST WEEK OUTLINE - NOTEBOOK SETUP & CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

notebook check # 1

  • notebook setup: see link above for entire notebook

  • room map & table of contents

  • left & right side (output & input)

  • pottery pre-assessment

  • procedural writing exercise

  • stages of clay

  • pinch pot procedure & sketches

below you will find support resources for the following: