MS and HS ceramics

Handbuilding techniques we are learning about: coils, slabs, and pinch-pot. Below are my student examples.

Glazed clay projects Grade 8 Art

So far the kiln has been behaving this year minus a few power outages at school. The grade 8 was so pleased with the outcome of their tea sets-a tea party was in order. This has been one good thing to come out of the shortened days due to the recent unrest in Egypt. We sampled 8 different teas form China, Japan, India, and Laos. Most seemed to like the different flavors but thought it was strange not to dump a bag of sugar into the cup. I've always said that Egyptians have sugar running through their veins. 

Cheers! 

From above

funny shaped vases were also  a part of our clay unit.

Lichtenstein meets Pollock

Grade 8 Clay tea set project. Happy Un birthday!

In addition to teaching Art I also teach Drama and this quarter we are doing the musical Alice In Wonderland. I though a tea set project would make a nice connection. Additionally we will have a tea party with the exotic teas I've accumulated. I will post the glazed version after they exit the kiln. Happy un-birthday to you, to yooooou! Out!

I once read the education article "yes, they are crazy" about middle school students. Let the evidence speak for itself.