Coil

1. Look at these examples of coil build ceramics. 

These two resources focus on using coils to build a pot.  These same coil building processes can be used to build anything (including sculptures) out of coils. 

2. Watch.  In this video, a high school ceramics instructor demonstrates a variety of coil building techniques: Coil Building, with 15 decorative Coil techniques. 
The first 15 minutes of the video are the basics of coil building.  At the 14:20 minute mark, diverse techniques will be demonstrated. 

3. Here is a quick reference guide to coil building basics and techniques.  You can keep this handy while coil building. 

Project Scope:  Use the Coil Building technique to explore and express the theme Life or Living.

Finished coil work should be a form that demonstrates good craftsmanship in coil building.  The work should be a creative integration on the theme/topic of "Iife/living."  Submit a high quality photo of the work in the course's designated submission area.  It is okay to submit a photo of the work in the leather hard stage.  The coil project should activate the space, be visually appealing in the round, and a minimum of 5 inches in depth, width, and height.  Variation of coil types is required, strive for at 3 unique coil types.  Choose a challenging and engaging subject that allows for exploration.  

Caveat: no snakes

Tip: coils suspended in mid-air are prone to breaking easily; tree branches have broken on many previous student projects.