Ceramics
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POST WORK TO SEESAW AFTER ALL LESSONS
Very detailed explanation of sculpture :) for future reference.
Sphere Project- To construct during your next scheduled class session
Please vote on SeeSaw for the most unique sphere!
For the next session have 6 identical objects for class
100 things project
Requirements:
You must use at least 100 objects to complete your sculpture.
You will need to choose a theme
The objects can or do not have to be identical, but they should reinforce the theme you pick
objects can be found or purchased (sticks, rocks, leaves, toothpicks, pasta, crayons... anything)
you don't have to have identical objects (varied recycled objects, old toys, items found in the kitchen-bathroom-school, origami...anything) objects should relate to your theme and each other
Brainstorming
Begin sketching out/ writing out ideas for your project.
Think about the mediums and tools that you may want to use.
How will the medium reinforce the message (theme) you are trying to convey.
Find 2-3 resources to share (future reference)
A visual (artist/artwork, something from nature... etc...) that inspires you for this project.
Ask yourself where would I put this to make the strongest impact.
Functional vrs Sculptural
Actual vrs Simulated Texture
Score and Slip
Clean up
Greenware, Bisque and Bone dry pottery
Glaze and other techniques
art elements : line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and color. These elements are the building blocks, or ingredients, of art
art principles: balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity/variety. Principles of art represent how the artist uses the elements of art to create an effect and to help convey the artist's intent.
Detailed explanation of art elements and principles with examples
*for the above link you will have to scroll down significantly to see really great examples
Handbuilding 101
Pinch
Handbuilding 101
Coil
Handbuilding 101
Slab