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Posted in Ceramics on Jan 31st, 2014
MUG Project The “Mug Project” is creating a mug or cup using the hand building technique of pinching, in combination with forming a face (mug) of a human, animal, or monster. Students will also learn to pull a handle for the cup/mug. Your pinched mug/cup should have uniform thickness. It should not be too […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 31st, 2014
WHEEL THROWING Feb. 3, 2014, was the wheel throwing preparation and demonstration. Put your name on the wheel throwing sign up sheet to reserve your day on the wheel. Prepare your spheres of clay you plan on using on the wheel the day before you throw. Every student will get personal help for their first […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 29th, 2014
Glazing Techniques 1-27 to 1-29, 2014. Ceramics Glaze Videos, URL info. Techniques on video (on youtube), and list of demonstrations in class. Blending (brushing): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwhAi1tHhNg Feather Marbling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvXvxjPP91Q Bubble Marbling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQfCEXMfo2Q Patch Work Design: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvVmUX4j7ZY Puff Paint Stained Glass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaQi70bLtn8 Sponging: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Husf1ptNPps Toothbrush Spattering: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtdqlEdmCb8 Demo List: […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 28th, 2014
Inter-related Tile Trivets 1-14 1a
Posted in Art Foundations 1, Art Foundations 2 on Jan 28th, 2014
Art-Elements 7b
Posted in Art Foundations 1, Art Foundations 2 on Jan 28th, 2014
Introduced 1-29-14 Think about your narrative to help get ideas for “your NAME Design” project. Create an interesting Name design that is clear and easy to read. Check the rubric for more information. NAME Rubric: YOUR NAME DESIGN Requirements: There must be three or more letters. The letters need to represent you and your life. […]
Posted in Art Foundations 1, Art Foundations 2 on Jan 28th, 2014
Unit 1, Glossary/Vocabulary. (#2) 1. Line – A moving point. A long narrow mark (considered relatively one-dimensional). It forms shapes, gives direction (leads the eye), and creates rhythm and movement within a work of art. 2. Implied Line – Lines that are recognized by the brain and the eye but not really present. It can […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 28th, 2014
Create a design in section C1-8 for your test tile. Make the design interesting, and include at least four different glazing techniques you learned in class. On Wednesday, 1-29-14, get your design signed off. Then, create your design on your test tile with four or more glazing techniques. Make sure the foot and foot rim […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 28th, 2014
Ceramics Glazing Vocabulary & Concepts Kiln – A high temperature oven for baking potters clay. The baking process in a kiln is called firing. Bisque Fire– The first firing of potters clay. Bisque Ware – Ceramics fired at a temperature sufficient to harden but not mature the body. Maturity – When a clay body develops […]
Posted in Art Foundations 1, Art Foundations 2 on Jan 28th, 2014
Narrative, about you. Due 1/29/14 Rubric NARRATIVE (about you) Name ______________________________ Period ____ Date _______ Use one 8 ½ x 11 or 9×12 piece of white paper and a pencil or black fine liner pen. Fill it with lots of small (miniature) drawings that relate to you and your life… rings, braces, sports, dance, base […]