Textured Pinch Pot Sculpture

Textured Pinch Pot Sculpture Your Mission: Create two to three pinch pots attached together to form a single  sculptural form. Your pinch pots should include texture over the entire surface. Vocabulary: bisque, clay, green ware, joining, kiln, modeling, pinch, score, slip,  stick, pulling a handle, wedging Materials: Clay, different tools for texture and scoring and slip Steps: Phase 1 - Planning Research multiple objects with texture, including shapes from other artists (15) Brainstorm & Draw 5-6 well developed drawings exploring texture Demonstration: Creating a mock up Create a mock up of the structure using the intended construction plans Egg size pot Try a few different options or varieties of pots with textures Dimensions & Requirements: 2-3 pinch pots Hand built techniques; pinch 1/2 texture over entire surface: textures may be a repeated pattern textures may use a pattern that changes as it moves over the surface negative spaces may be incorporated into your form you may use more than one texture but they must relate to one another. A foot that enhances your form, lifts it above the flat surface and stabilizes the form Form is completed in shoe polish or other medium that enhances your form Phase 2 - Construction Get clay Wedge clay Begin by making your two or three pinch pots All walls should be even in thickness Once all your pinch pots are made, arrange them the way you have in your mock up to create an original form with an overall shape intriguing to the viewer. Remember:         • Clay must remains moist during construction • Walls must be even in thickness • Interior of pinch pots are smooth • Seams are smooth and invisible where necessary • Foot is stable, well attached and supports the form • Structure stays together in “bone” dry state • All crumbs and bumps are removed Add your texture to your pinch pots. You might find that it is easier to add the texture first, depending upon the type of texture you are using. Attach a foot that relates to and enhances your pinch pot form. Make sure your name and date are on the bottom Place the finished pitcher in the kiln room to dry out for firing. CERAMICS II - CRITERIA FOR PITCHER Communication and Expression Brainstorm 15 different objects with texture Research texture from magazines, nature, photos, etc. Design and Composition Mock up of pinch pots (egg sized) trying a variety of options for placement Physical:  2-3 pinch pots attached to form a single sculpture 1/2 texture over entire surface textures may be repeated pattern textures may use a pattern that changes as it moves over the surface negative spaces may be incorporated into your form you may use more than one texture but they must relate to one another foot that enhances your form, lifts it above the flat surface and stabilizes the form Form is completed in shoe polish or other medium that enhances your form Methods, Tools, and Techniques Proper use of all clay tools Clay remains moist during construction Craftsmanship -Walls are even -Seams are smooth and invisible where necessary -Base is stable and flat -Structure stays together in “bone” dry state -All crumbs and bumps are removed -Name/logo on bottom of structure Critique and Reflection Contributes to all group critiques in thoughtful manner Complete all written work and assessments Professionalism Stays focused and on task Completes all work Adheres to deadlines Care & respect for all clay materials 5.  Appropriate behavior in Ceramic’s room