DRAFT
Clay Lesson 3.................Slab How To & Planning
Lesson Goals
SWBAT:
1...understand and experiment with the
3 clay hand building techniques
2...understand the advantages of wheel
thrown and hand built pottery techniques.
3...recognize classical Greek pottery
4...Score & Slip
2. Your Clay Community Jobs
1. Sponge & Dry Table
2. Water Bowl, Slip & Canvas
3. Recycle Clay & Check Floor
4. Store/Collect Work
Your Clay Individual Jobs
• Spray & Cover Your Work
• Clean and Put Away Tools
• Wash hands only after all the above is done
3. Clay Slab Inspiration Page
4. Clay Bas-Relief Inspiration Pag
5. Prepare Clay
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1. Keep clay hydrated & don't rush.
2. Wedge air out of clay
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3. Shape clay into smooth form
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4. Smooth out cracks as they appear
6. Make Slabs
1. Keep clay hydrated & don't rush
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2. Flatten a little with hands
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3. Place slats along side leaving space
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4. Roll clay to even thickness
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5. Smooth out cracks as they appear
7. Cut Shapes
1. Mark shape lightly first with pin or knife
(Use ruler, circular object, or paper template if you want)
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2. Cut out shapes
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3. Smooth out cracks as they appear.
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4. Hydrate, Consolidate, & Wedge left over clay
8. Assemble Slabs
1. Keep clay hydrated & don't rush
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2. Check your slab for proper sizing - redo if needed
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3. Score & Slip
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4. Use your fingers or a tool to weld the clay together
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14. Assessment
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16. Extension
17. Tutoring Available
1. Confirm availability. Report to the Mac Lab
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning