Week 1
This week you will be responsible to read the handout placed in your mailbox. Read the hand out and take notes to turn in to Ms. Breece. On the notes you are to write at least 5 things that you must do in order to produce a good piece of slab pottery.
The second assignment for the week is to watch the following two videos. After watching the videos you are to have a discussion with Ms. Breece about the video and what you learned regarding making slab pottery projects.
The third thing you are to do is work on slab pottery box the rest of the week. Each day you are responsible for working on pottery for credit.
This week you will be responsible to read the handout placed in your mailbox. Read the hand out and take notes to turn in to Ms. Breece. On the notes you are to write at least 5 things that you must do in order to produce a good piece of slab pottery.
The second assignment for the week is to watch the following two videos. After watching the videos you are to have a discussion with Ms. Breece about the video and what you learned regarding making slab pottery projects.
The third thing you are to do is work on slab pottery box the rest of the week. Each day you are responsible for working on pottery for credit.
Week 2/3
This week you will be responsible for creating 2-3 slab pencil holders.
Here are a few images of what I am talking about: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/29343835042316683/
You can also google other images for ideas. Remember that you are responsible to pottery every day.
This week you will be responsible for creating 2-3 slab pencil holders.
Here are a few images of what I am talking about: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/29343835042316683/
You can also google other images for ideas. Remember that you are responsible to pottery every day.
Week of September 25, 2017
1.This week you will focus on making Halloween luminaries. You will make these out of slabs by first making a base and then making the front. See example to the left You must make at least 3 luminaries and be accountable to pottery every day in order to make the required amount.
2. Also I will be firing your first projects.
After I fire your project, please glaze it.
1.This week you will focus on making Halloween luminaries. You will make these out of slabs by first making a base and then making the front. See example to the left You must make at least 3 luminaries and be accountable to pottery every day in order to make the required amount.
2. Also I will be firing your first projects.
After I fire your project, please glaze it.
Week 5 (10-2-17)
1. Complete finishing touches on the luminaries from last week.
2. You will be working on two separate Halloween projects.
A. Work on making a Halloween "Creature" see example below
B. Work on making a Halloween Luminary as you see below. Follow the directions as you stated here:
You will make these out of slabs (see example below). Be sure to have a base and a Halloween cut out.
To create this type of project start with a slab and roll it to make a cylindrical object. Then create your cutout.
OR
start with your slab and then create your cut out. After that, roll it into a cylinder.
AFTER you have your cylinder measure and cut out the bottom from a slab.
Place the bottom on with the slip/score technique.
Here are a couple videos to get some ideas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVnJ6pVquDQ
Week 7 (10-9-17)
This week you will make a bowl from a leaf pattern.
1. Go outside and find a leaf - (or see me for a large leaf) press the leaf into a slab of clay. Make sure you press the leaf veins and the outline of the leaf - enough so you can see all the lines.
2. Cut out the pattern of the leaf.
3. Once you cut out the leaf curve the sides of the leaf to make a bowl.
**You must make at least two leaf bowls. Challenge yourself on the second one and make a stand for the bottom - attach it to the bottom- the bowl will set on the stand when completed.
This week you will make a bowl from a leaf pattern.
1. Go outside and find a leaf - (or see me for a large leaf) press the leaf into a slab of clay. Make sure you press the leaf veins and the outline of the leaf - enough so you can see all the lines.
2. Cut out the pattern of the leaf.
3. Once you cut out the leaf curve the sides of the leaf to make a bowl.
**You must make at least two leaf bowls. Challenge yourself on the second one and make a stand for the bottom - attach it to the bottom- the bowl will set on the stand when completed.
Week of 10-16-17
This week you will
1. finish your glazing and any work on halloween projects
2. Watch the following video on making strong slab joints. you MUST turn in notes - detailing at least 5 points you learned from the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-pC7SA6fxg
3. construct 2-3 slab plates. Watch the following video for tips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XH7Eak44Qo
** be sure to add texture and designs to the plates.
This week you will
1. finish your glazing and any work on halloween projects
2. Watch the following video on making strong slab joints. you MUST turn in notes - detailing at least 5 points you learned from the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-pC7SA6fxg
3. construct 2-3 slab plates. Watch the following video for tips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XH7Eak44Qo
** be sure to add texture and designs to the plates.
Week of 10-23
Refer to the handout regarding espresso cups. This week you are to make 3 espresso cups to be used as a set. They should all be of matching size and design. Be sure to follow the instructions for making each cup - it will make it easier to produce them the same size, shape and design.
(OMIT the following assignment)
This week you will
1. finish your glazing and any work on halloween projects
2. Watch the following video on making strong slab joints. you MUST turn in notes - detailing at least 5 points you learned from the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-pC7SA6fxg
3. construct 2-3 slab plates. Watch the following video for tips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XH7Eak44Qo
** be sure to add texture and designs to the plates.
Refer to the handout regarding espresso cups. This week you are to make 3 espresso cups to be used as a set. They should all be of matching size and design. Be sure to follow the instructions for making each cup - it will make it easier to produce them the same size, shape and design.
(OMIT the following assignment)
This week you will
1. finish your glazing and any work on halloween projects
2. Watch the following video on making strong slab joints. you MUST turn in notes - detailing at least 5 points you learned from the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-pC7SA6fxg
3. construct 2-3 slab plates. Watch the following video for tips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XH7Eak44Qo
** be sure to add texture and designs to the plates.
(Oct 30)WEEK 9
First this to do this week is to make a plate that your cup(s) from last week will fit onto. Be sure that the plate has a "lip" and is the correct size to place your cup(s) on.
After you make your plate complete the following:
This week is the first week you will be making items for the holiday open house.
1. Using the set of cookie cutters available to the pottery class (see Ms. Breece for these) cut out 5-6 different pottery cookies. These will be used as ornaments.
2. Be sure to put a hole in the top of each ornament for the ornament hanger.
3. BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR INITIALS ON THE BACK OF EACH ORNAMENT.
First this to do this week is to make a plate that your cup(s) from last week will fit onto. Be sure that the plate has a "lip" and is the correct size to place your cup(s) on.
After you make your plate complete the following:
This week is the first week you will be making items for the holiday open house.
1. Using the set of cookie cutters available to the pottery class (see Ms. Breece for these) cut out 5-6 different pottery cookies. These will be used as ornaments.
2. Be sure to put a hole in the top of each ornament for the ornament hanger.
3. BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR INITIALS ON THE BACK OF EACH ORNAMENT.
November 6, 2017
This week you will be making items for the Holiday Open House;
Use the plate to the left as an example of this weeks project.
Your small design in the plate should be holiday-ish.. it does not have to be Christmas, but any holiday of your choosing.
The design can be a cut out or etched or slip scored on to the plate.
Think "candy dish" - Maybe research that as an idea.
This week you will be making items for the Holiday Open House;
Use the plate to the left as an example of this weeks project.
Your small design in the plate should be holiday-ish.. it does not have to be Christmas, but any holiday of your choosing.
The design can be a cut out or etched or slip scored on to the plate.
Think "candy dish" - Maybe research that as an idea.
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
This week for pottery you will be focusing on making ornaments for the holiday open house. Go to the following website to get ideas plus I have included an idea. See the image to the right. Make at least three ornaments.
Here is the link for ornament ideas:
https://www.google.com/search?q=slab+pottery+ornaments&tbm=isch&imgil=DLdxEJ6QTLaugM%253A%253BHkA1bfrPhpFWcM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.pinterest.com%25252Fdirtygirlclay%25252Fpottery-slab-ideas%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=DLdxEJ6QTLaugM%253A%252CHkA1bfrPhpFWcM%252C_&usg=__-7gg3UU42h6142vihZFL6ZYNiYg%3D&biw=1544&bih=808&ved=0CEYQyjc&ei=L09pVLbqCcmoyATLqYL4DQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=DLdxEJ6QTLaugM%253A%3BHkA1bfrPhpFWcM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmedia-cache-ak0.pinimg.com%252F236x%252Fbe%252F93%252F8f%252Fbe938f39fa099ce84bf9411a0801d9f5.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.pinterest.com%252Fdirtygirlclay%252Fpottery-slab-ideas%252F%3B236%3B333
This week for pottery you will be focusing on making ornaments for the holiday open house. Go to the following website to get ideas plus I have included an idea. See the image to the right. Make at least three ornaments.
Here is the link for ornament ideas:
https://www.google.com/search?q=slab+pottery+ornaments&tbm=isch&imgil=DLdxEJ6QTLaugM%253A%253BHkA1bfrPhpFWcM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.pinterest.com%25252Fdirtygirlclay%25252Fpottery-slab-ideas%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=DLdxEJ6QTLaugM%253A%252CHkA1bfrPhpFWcM%252C_&usg=__-7gg3UU42h6142vihZFL6ZYNiYg%3D&biw=1544&bih=808&ved=0CEYQyjc&ei=L09pVLbqCcmoyATLqYL4DQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=DLdxEJ6QTLaugM%253A%3BHkA1bfrPhpFWcM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmedia-cache-ak0.pinimg.com%252F236x%252Fbe%252F93%252F8f%252Fbe938f39fa099ce84bf9411a0801d9f5.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.pinterest.com%252Fdirtygirlclay%252Fpottery-slab-ideas%252F%3B236%3B333
November 20, 2017
Thanksgiving week - Choice project.
Go to the following video and watch the entire thing. Be on the watch for any project that you would like to tackle. Choose one of them to create. If you have to go to another video to search how to make that project, go for it.
Happy Thanksgiving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Xu_61tYPY
Thanksgiving week - Choice project.
Go to the following video and watch the entire thing. Be on the watch for any project that you would like to tackle. Choose one of them to create. If you have to go to another video to search how to make that project, go for it.
Happy Thanksgiving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Xu_61tYPY
December 4, 2017
1. glaze projects from previous weeks
2. I placed a packet in your mailbox for making a square plate. Be sure to follow the directions as closely as possible.
3. Be sure to make at least 2 plates.
1. glaze projects from previous weeks
2. I placed a packet in your mailbox for making a square plate. Be sure to follow the directions as closely as possible.
3. Be sure to make at least 2 plates.
December 11, 2017
This week you will make a coil bowl - I have placed a handout in your mailbox for you to lean how to make a coil project. ***Reminder - if you have time - make two projects. |
December 6, 2015
This week make a luminary like you see to the left.
Start with a slab
Cut out a design throughout the slab- as the example star
Cut the ends of the slab at an angle
Combine the angled ends by using the slip score method
Place a star at the top of the tree
Make a separate tray to place the tree on top of
This will also hold the candle
This week make a luminary like you see to the left.
Start with a slab
Cut out a design throughout the slab- as the example star
Cut the ends of the slab at an angle
Combine the angled ends by using the slip score method
Place a star at the top of the tree
Make a separate tray to place the tree on top of
This will also hold the candle
January 3, 2017
This week you will focus on making your name with letters from slab. Watch the following video to get ideas or research your own.
The goal is that you will spell your name with individual tiles - that will be connected when done. They can be connected horizontally or vertically, you choose. You can make the letter as shown in the video or as a cutout that is decorated.
Here is the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkF90E47thc
This week you will focus on making your name with letters from slab. Watch the following video to get ideas or research your own.
The goal is that you will spell your name with individual tiles - that will be connected when done. They can be connected horizontally or vertically, you choose. You can make the letter as shown in the video or as a cutout that is decorated.
Here is the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkF90E47thc
January 15, 2018
This week you will make a small plate using different shapes you create out of slab. See the example below.
Make small images or designs from slabs.
Slip score the images together
make sure to shape the bowl as you go - it should not end up a flat plate - it should be arced at the edges
OR
See the other images for making a shape bowl.
BE SURE TO PUT YOUR INITIALS ON THE PROJECT
Exam website
http://www.bigceramicstore.com/info/potters-pages.html
http://www.bigceramicstore.com/info/potters-pages.html
January 19, 2015
Final Exam week
This week you need to complete last weeks letters.
AND
you must complete the final exam.
The final exam will be a choice on your part to complete any one of the following.
A luminary of your choice, a plate, a box, a pencil holder, a candle holder, a "creature"
To turn in the pottery piece you must write a short paragraph describing the techniques you used in making the piece and why you chose the particular project for your final.
Final Exam week
This week you need to complete last weeks letters.
AND
you must complete the final exam.
The final exam will be a choice on your part to complete any one of the following.
A luminary of your choice, a plate, a box, a pencil holder, a candle holder, a "creature"
To turn in the pottery piece you must write a short paragraph describing the techniques you used in making the piece and why you chose the particular project for your final.
January 24, 2017
Good Morning!
This week I placed a packet in your mailbox - a handout on a coil project (I apologize for the pictures not being very good because of the copy machine, I have a book that you can access for the pictures if you need it.)
Your project is to complete a coil bowl or cup.
Good Morning!
This week I placed a packet in your mailbox - a handout on a coil project (I apologize for the pictures not being very good because of the copy machine, I have a book that you can access for the pictures if you need it.)
Your project is to complete a coil bowl or cup.
January 30, 2017
Perfect the Technique
This week you will complete another coil project. I want you to start early in the week so you have plenty of time to perfect the project. You can make a box, or a cup, or a pencil holder, or something creative. But it must be a coil project.
Here is a link to many creative ideas:
https://www.google.com/search?q=vertical+coil+pottery&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1270&bih=617&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjzoOes7unRAhWh6oMKHY2lCqMQ_AUIBigB&dpr=2
Perfect the Technique
This week you will complete another coil project. I want you to start early in the week so you have plenty of time to perfect the project. You can make a box, or a cup, or a pencil holder, or something creative. But it must be a coil project.
Here is a link to many creative ideas:
https://www.google.com/search?q=vertical+coil+pottery&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1270&bih=617&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjzoOes7unRAhWh6oMKHY2lCqMQ_AUIBigB&dpr=2
February 6, 2017
This week focus on making plates from slabs. check out this video. Make sure to place texture on the plate before drying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XH7Eak44Qo
This week focus on making plates from slabs. check out this video. Make sure to place texture on the plate before drying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XH7Eak44Qo
February 13, 2017
This week you will be making a slab footed bowl.
See the following link for ideas. Be sure to include "feet" and a specific design for the bowl.
http://artisun.blogspot.com/2013/03/slab-footed-bowls-student-work.html
This week you will be making a slab footed bowl.
See the following link for ideas. Be sure to include "feet" and a specific design for the bowl.
http://artisun.blogspot.com/2013/03/slab-footed-bowls-student-work.html
February 20, 2017
This week you will be making a pinch pot animal. See the first website below for ideas.
The second website is a video of how to make a pinch pot project.
http://mrswillesartroom.blogspot.com/2010/11/ceramic-animal-pinch-pots_19.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqq7bF89Xsk
This week you will be making a pinch pot animal. See the first website below for ideas.
The second website is a video of how to make a pinch pot project.
http://mrswillesartroom.blogspot.com/2010/11/ceramic-animal-pinch-pots_19.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqq7bF89Xsk
February 27, 2017
This week you will glaze all bisque fired projects.
Also watch the following videos regarding throwing clay. The first couple have to do with centering the clay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVP4VVQxeJ8
https://youtu.be/fI03j7OQYTw
After watching these two videos watch the following videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9-hAJ8IrmU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILMBPSMIRu8
BEFORE you begin on the wheel you MUST have a conversation with me about the videos. We will discuss the techniques used in the videos to produce a bowl.
Your project this week will be to make a bowl from the whee.
This week you will glaze all bisque fired projects.
Also watch the following videos regarding throwing clay. The first couple have to do with centering the clay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVP4VVQxeJ8
https://youtu.be/fI03j7OQYTw
After watching these two videos watch the following videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9-hAJ8IrmU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILMBPSMIRu8
BEFORE you begin on the wheel you MUST have a conversation with me about the videos. We will discuss the techniques used in the videos to produce a bowl.
Your project this week will be to make a bowl from the whee.
March 6, 2017
Perfect the Technique
Work on another project from the wheel
- can be a vase, bowl or cup -
- search videos before you begin to learn the technique.
Perfect the Technique
Work on another project from the wheel
- can be a vase, bowl or cup -
- search videos before you begin to learn the technique.
March 13, 2017
1. Be sure to glaze all fired projects to date.
2. For the next two weeks you will be making a pottery wind chime. See the following website for ideas. You will have two weeks to complete this and get it ready to fire. Be sure to place holes in each piece in order to string it together.
https://www.google.com/search?q=pottery+wind+chimes&safe=strict&espv=2&tbm=isch&imgil=y4mjRWPcwcbL1M%253A%253BZkAvduTVYTLN0M%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.pinterest.com%25252Fpin%25252F325033298080571499%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=y4mjRWPcwcbL1M%253A%252CZkAvduTVYTLN0M%252C_&usg=__-bfsV5PcByZdUsU66BlgmKSxpu0%3D&biw=1250&bih=612&ved=0ahUKEwi-xpn4rNPSAhVL9YMKHZ4VA4AQyjcIKg&ei=-n7GWL7hEMvqjwSeq4yACA#imgrc=y4mjRWPcwcbL1M:
March 23, 2015
This week you must finish all glazing by Wednesday so I can glaze fire on Thursday.
Also - complete the wind chime project from last week.
This week you must finish all glazing by Wednesday so I can glaze fire on Thursday.
Also - complete the wind chime project from last week.
April 3 , 2017
This week you will make 2 spoon rests. If you do a google search you will find many to choose from. Spoon rests are used in the kitchen while cooking or baking. Think of a Mother's Day gift??
This week you will make 2 spoon rests. If you do a google search you will find many to choose from. Spoon rests are used in the kitchen while cooking or baking. Think of a Mother's Day gift??
April 10, 2017
This week you will finish glazing your wind chime project. After I fire it you will have the opportunity to put it together.
Also complete both spoon rests this week.
This week you will finish glazing your wind chime project. After I fire it you will have the opportunity to put it together.
Also complete both spoon rests this week.
April 17, 2017
This week use nature to make a plate. Use a cardboard plate as a mold for a plate and then press leaves, sticks, or anything from nature to the plate to use a an accent.
Also - put your wind chime project together.
You must also finish your two spoon rests from two weeks ago.
This week use nature to make a plate. Use a cardboard plate as a mold for a plate and then press leaves, sticks, or anything from nature to the plate to use a an accent.
Also - put your wind chime project together.
You must also finish your two spoon rests from two weeks ago.
April 24, 2017
Be sure to complete your plate project from last week.
Then complete the following project:
This week watch the following video on how to make a tripod cup. Then you will spend time making one or two throughout the week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0OaOGgHF0M
Be sure to complete your plate project from last week.
Then complete the following project:
This week watch the following video on how to make a tripod cup. Then you will spend time making one or two throughout the week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0OaOGgHF0M
May 1, 2017
This week you will make a Letter box. See the picture to the left for an idea.
This week you will make a Letter box. See the picture to the left for an idea.
May 8, 2017
Choice project. Make a project of your choosing this week. Be sure to get caught up on all other projects as well.
Choice project. Make a project of your choosing this week. Be sure to get caught up on all other projects as well.
April 27, 2015
This week you will make a wall hanging. Be sure to make the hanging with a hole in order to be able to hang it on the wall. See the example to the left.
This week you will make a wall hanging. Be sure to make the hanging with a hole in order to be able to hang it on the wall. See the example to the left.
May 22, 2017
This will be your last project of the year. You must make at least two pinch pot vases. See the picture/links for ideas. These are small vases to place in a window sill. Be sure to enhance the vase with some kind of decoration on the outside of the vase.
You can also do a search for pinch pot vase ideas.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BVP67JM-Js
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpPtUjoJYko
This will be your last project of the year. You must make at least two pinch pot vases. See the picture/links for ideas. These are small vases to place in a window sill. Be sure to enhance the vase with some kind of decoration on the outside of the vase.
You can also do a search for pinch pot vase ideas.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BVP67JM-Js
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpPtUjoJYko
May 4, 2015
This week you have a packet in your mailbox with instructions on how to make a lantern.
This week you have a packet in your mailbox with instructions on how to make a lantern.
May 11, 2015
This week is a makeup week. Use your time wisely to produce weekly projects.
This week is a makeup week. Use your time wisely to produce weekly projects.
May 18, 2015
I am going to bisque fire on Monday - your task this week is to glaze all finished work and make one project of choice.
I am going to bisque fire on Monday - your task this week is to glaze all finished work and make one project of choice.