The moment you all have been waiting for is finally here! This week you may choose to create a ceramic piece of your choice.
You may create anything you want ass long as it follows these criteria
* must be the size of you hand
* MUST be CREATIVE!!!
*Have both positive and negative areas
* must have texture, or raised areas
* must have some sort of pattern or color scheme when you are ready to glaze
* at least four or more colors
Positive and Negative Sculptural ART
Positive space- filled in space, the subject
Negative space- is the empty space surrounding the subject.
Goal- Create a small sculptural piece with both positive and negative space. When you are ready to glaze it must be (believe it or not) MONOCHROMATIC ... one color!!
You piece may be something utilitarian, decorative, abstract or representational. Whatever you choose make sure it follows there requirements.
* must be no larger then your hand
* must contain a significant amount of negative and positive space
* must be VERY light in weight
* smooth, smooth , smooth!!! or the monochromatic glazing will not have as strong of a visual effect if your construction is bumpy and sloppy.
TAKE YOUR TIME... RUSHING = POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP
Hope you all enjoyed your BREAK, now to SPRING back into ceramics!
In the spirit of spring we are going to be creating ceramic wall planters with a twist. The planter you will make will have a face. Remember the old chia pets? Well you are going to create a rendition of those past time plant vessels.
This project is considered a "slab" construction project.
Requirements for this project are as follows:
*Must be able to hang on the wall
*must have a face of some sort
*no larger then your hand
*very light in weight ( you want to use the least amount of clay you possibly can)
*must include raised and recessed relief
*must have texture
* hollow area where seed / soil will go
YOU ALL need to neaten up on your glazing!!!
ADD MORE COLOR and VARIETY!!
