Coil Bowl

Objective: Concept

· Students will create a sculpture using basic techniques.

· Student will be introduced to a famous artist in the field of ceramics.

· Students will define ceramics related terms.

· Students will create a coil bowl using different types of patterns of clay.

Required Materials:

· Paper

· Ruler

· Pencil

· Air Dry Clay / Low Fire Clay

· Glaze or Acrylic Paint.

· Clay tools.

· Bowls or cups.

· Air tight Bin to hold clay

· Mats or board to put clay on.

Introduction/ Discussion: Anticipatory Set:

This project is meant to instruct students on basic clay construction. Students will demonstrate their creativity by creating a series of patterns using coils of clay. The project will take many days to create, air dry and then fire in a kiln. If a glaze is added another two days will be required to paint and fire the glaze.

Define

· CERAMICS - Art made from clay to produce pottery or sculptures.

· SLIP - Small amount of clay mixed with water and used as a ‘glue’ to join pieces together

· SCORE - Scratching the surface of clay so that 2 pieces can be joined together.

· COIL - Clay that has been rolled out into a long length similar to rope.

2. Students will be shown how to attach clay (like an arm to a body) using slip and score as well as how to work with clay. Students will roll the clay into a ball and then slowly add pressure making the ball into a long coil of clay. By rolling the clay around itself they can build up layers into greater shape.

3. It is important to demonstrate to the students how to create a sculpture out of clay. To prevent the clay from drying out students need to bring in a plastic bag or zip lock back to keep the sculpture from drying out. Place the sculpture into the bag and seal so as to keep air from the clay. This should keep the sculpture from drying until the project is finished.

4. Students should be given clay to knead into a coil to create shape and attach different features and designs. Use a board of linoleum, leather mat or piece of plastic covered material to roll out the clay. Each piece needs to have score and slip used to attach different sections together as well as light carving into the clay to add shapes and designs. Students can use paper bowls as a mold to help with building up the coils. The bowl should be about 6 inches in height and use patterns of coils in the design. When complete all parts need to hold together without any added materials or braces. The inside of the bowl needs to be smoothed out so as to prevent any holes that would allow liquid to pass through it.

5. Once the project is completed it will air dry for 2-3 days and fired in the kiln for 2 days.

6. The final part of the project is to paint the sculpture using a glaze or acrylic paint. If using a glaze a second firing will be required.

Summary / Closure:

After completing the project students should have mastered a basic understanding clay.

The students will have a completed a series of drawings as well as developed a basic understandings of the historical importance of a famous sculptor.

A final piece of art will be completed using turning coils of clay into a bowl. Using ceramics students will have gained an understanding of slip, score, coil and other techniques.

Artist Statement Should Have.

• Name (your name)

• Art works title.

• Date of work. (date it was finished)

• Explanation of why you make your art the way it is. (What inspired you).

• How did you make the art.

• Describe your art work to the viewer.

Artist Statement Should Have.

• Name (your name)

• Art works title.

• Date of work. (date it was finished)

• Explanation of why you make your art the way it is. (What inspired you).

• How did you make the art.

• Describe your art work to the viewer.

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