Themed Container

Each of you will be designing and creating your own themed ceramic container complete with a lid. 

We will watch the video below as a class to see how to being the container making process

Before you being please read over the construction checklist for creating a successful container

Slab Container Construction
Checklist

___- pick 3 themes for 3 different containers and draw them
      complete with a lid

___ - get one of your 3 drawings approved by the teacher


___ - make a template base out of paper (also same as the      lid)

___ - roll a slab and use your paper template to cut out a base and lid

___ - create your remaining slabs ( walls ) and begin assembling

Glazing Checklist

__ - 4 or more colors

___- use at least 2 thick coats in opposite directions

___- glaze neatly without any white clay showing through 

** Things to remember
*container should be no bigger then your hand
*all sides and rolled slabs need to be even
*smooth all rough edges

Final

Here is your ceramic final.

Each of you will be selecting a ceramic artist from the list below. After selecting your artist  you will research their methods, techniques, style, reasoning and bio's and compile it into a research presentation. You will also be creating a ceramic piece inspired by this particular artist or an existing replica of your own.

When I return on TUESDAY I will further discuss with you this FINAL. It is worth 40 point. ( double what a normal project is worth)

FYI : No two people in the class can research the same artist. So if you want first dibs on an artist email the name to me and I will make sure I mark you and only you down first!!

mitchell grafton
jennifer mccurdy
David Gilhooly
richard notkin
nancy y adams
wesley anderegg
rosie wynkoop
johnson tsang
kang s. lee
kathy ruttenberg
jeffery koons
anton kern
john gill
joan miro
chris ryniak
michael geersten
michael boroniec
kevork cholakian
constance mcbride
amanda michele smith
peter voulkos
andrea gill
michael hough
william shinn

positive and negative

What is Positive and Negative Space?

Simply put, positive space is best described as the areas in a work of art that are the subjects, or areas of interest. Negative space is area around the subjects, or areas of interest. 
( even simpler- where there is clay and where there is empty space) 

 Creating a BALANCE will ensure a good piece of artwork!!

For this project you will be designing a positive and negative sculpture. Remember you need balance in your positive and negative space. You also need a well thought out design not just "poke holes"

Haunted House

themed container

Themed Container 

All of you will be using the slab technique taught in class to create a themed container. 

Each of your containers must be complete with a body, lid and handle. All of these elements must relate.