Unit Three: Clay Vessel
Create an 8-12 inch high clay vessel that is inspired by two seperate forms combining into a cohesive, single piece. The vessel may be inspired by nature or natural forms but it must be abstract, not representative, demonstrate negative space and texture, and hold water. Use coil and/or slab building techniques to complete the piece.
Week of November 4-8
Friday 11/8
Complete 6-8 thumbnail sketches for the abstract coil vessel project. The vessel should be influenced by a natural form, show at least 1 change in direction, be at least 8" tall, and demonstrate and understanding of texture, balance, and positive and negative space.
Complete 6-8 thumbnail sketches for the abstract coil vessel project. The vessel should be influenced by a natural form, show at least 1 change in direction, be at least 8" tall, and demonstrate and understanding of texture, balance, and positive and negative space.
Week of November 11-15
Tuesday 11/12
Students will view a demo on how to begin building their abstract coil vessel. After the demo, students will begin building their coil vessel based on the sketch created last class. Students must create their vessels using the score and slip method of attaching their coils.
Thursday 11/14
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water. Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Students will view a demo on how to begin building their abstract coil vessel. After the demo, students will begin building their coil vessel based on the sketch created last class. Students must create their vessels using the score and slip method of attaching their coils.
Thursday 11/14
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water. Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Week of November 18-22
Monday 11/18
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today students should have a vessel that is a minimum of 6 inches tall
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Wednesday 11/20
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today, students should have a vessel that is a minimum of 8 inches tall.
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Friday 11/22
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today, students should have a vessel that is nearly complete.
All vessel construction will need to be complete by next class before Thanksgiving break.
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today students should have a vessel that is a minimum of 6 inches tall
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Wednesday 11/20
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today, students should have a vessel that is a minimum of 8 inches tall.
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Friday 11/22
Students will continue creating their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today, students should have a vessel that is nearly complete.
All vessel construction will need to be complete by next class before Thanksgiving break.
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Week of November 25-29
Tuesday 11/26
Students will complete their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today, students should have a vessel that is complete.
All vessel construction will need to be complete by next class before Thanksgiving break.
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Enjoy a safe, restful, and relaxing break! Please reflect and give thanks for everyone and everything you have in your life.
Students will complete their abstract coil vessel based on their original sketch. The vessel must be created with the score and slip method to attach coils, demonstrate texture, balance, and space, and be able to hold water.
By the end of class today, students should have a vessel that is complete.
All vessel construction will need to be complete by next class before Thanksgiving break.
Select students will also begin their exploratory wheel throwing class.
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Enjoy a safe, restful, and relaxing break! Please reflect and give thanks for everyone and everything you have in your life.