Slab Construction

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.

Project Requirements

• Research ideas and inspiration online

• Create a pot using the pinch method

• Research tools and techniques- watch videos and take notes on the process

• After the bisque fire, use glaze to complete your pot

• Document the process in your sketchbook with photos and desrcriptons

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:

https://tahquitzart.weebly.com/c2-slab-projects.html

Student Examples

Artist Inspiration