You can view my adapted slides HERE to see the process. Since we were virtual last year, these grade 8 students did not get to experience clay so I thought I'd start from the beginning. Just to make sure they could model, roll coils, create slabs and join properly. To speed the process up I... Continue Reading →
Functional Clay G7
After completing our out of the frame drawings and reflecting upon them, the students were ready to begin their second challenge: "Design a functional object based on your animal". The clay is currently drying, it will be fired and then the students will need to gaze it. After glazing they will be having an expo... Continue Reading →
Something Is Fishy In Grade 7
The second part of grade 7's sculpture unit was to create a clay fish which had a function. The students were being assessed on their use of patterns, texture, and joining. The fish had to hold something specific and have a personality. That is a lot to think about! Currently the students are glazing their work. I can't... Continue Reading →
The Staff Play With Clay
I organized two trips for the staff over the last two weekends. They had the choice to sign up to clay and/or batiking. Some staff signed up for both options while others chose one. We began with a tour of the facility and learnt about the process involved with making clay. Happy, the potter then... Continue Reading →
Caricature Mugs by Grade 8
The grade 8 class had their last clay lesson today. Their final task was to create a caricature mug. Considering the limited time they had this was an awesome effort. Well done grade 8. Next class they will be soap carving with a guest artist, Kwame. I am really looking forward to this as I... Continue Reading →
Clay in Grade 8
The students began their clay unit with a coil pot. Then they created a pinch pot and built up coils on the top part. Some students were very creative with their designs. Following the pots it was time to try slab building so the students created a plaque, which had to have building on, carving... Continue Reading →