Clay Lanterns

Objective:

Create a clay vessle that has cutout to let out light.  

Big Idea:

Throughout history, clay pottery has been used for both functional and decorative purposes.  Many cultures had developed their own distinct style and techniques for creating pottery.

Essential Questions:

What inner constructions are needed to build a clay structure?

What are the different stages of clay?

What is slipping and scoring?

What are the slab and coil construction methods?

How do you use negative space to let out the light?

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