Pinch Pots

Overview

Students will create two pinch pots that represent a famous duo

Project Requirements

• Create 3 practice pinch pots that have even thickness

• Research famous duos for inspiration/ideas online 

• Use references to draw and plan your design 

• Create two pinch pots that show elements to represent a famous duo 

• Take progress photos 

• Reflect on your process and final pinch pot in writing and a class critique

CAS Visual Art Standards

1.2. Interpret, analyze and explain the influence of multiple contexts found in visual art and design.

3.1. Establish a practice of planning and experimentation to advance concepts and technical skills.

3.2. Ideate and build works of art and design to demonstrate growth and proficiency in traditional and new art media.

Academic Vocab: 

Pinch pot, score and slip, bisque fire, glaze, glaze fire, Cone 06, Cone 6

Materials: 

Canvas, needle tool, rib, slip, clay, paintbrush, glaze

Tools and Techniques: 

Score and slip, smoothing, wedging, pinch pot, carving, 

Related Artists: 

Sgraffito Examples

https://www.seraholland.co.za/ceramics/sgraffito-hand-carved-foliage-floral-inspired-pots

Student Examples 

Inspiration 

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