C1 Double Pinch Pots“PIGGY BANKS” & “DAY OF THE DAY SKULLS”

The Double Pinch Pot Form Create 2 equal sized & shaped

pinch pots to be joined together.

Creating a hollow sphere that will become the main foundation/form of your “piggy bank” or “skull”

Once you have a double pinch pot form, you will be able to create any creature, animal /combination for your bank or a “Day of the Dead” skull

The focus will be on the TEXTURE of your creature, animal/combo or “Day of the Dead” skull.

Dia de los Muertos– Day of the Dead

A holiday celebrated in Mexico & other Latin American countriesHonors deceased loved ones &

ancestorsThree-day celebration beginning on

October 31st- November 2nd

Traditions:Many families construct an altar to honor

the deceased relativesDecorated with:

Candy, flowers, photographs, samples of the deceased’s favorite foods, & drinks.

Often a wash basin & towel are left out so that the spirit can wash before indulging in the feast

Candles & incense are burned to help the deceased find the way home.

Relatives would tidy/clean the gravesites of their departed on October 31st Graves were decorated with flowers,

wreaths, or paper streamers.

November 1st is “All Saints Day” November 2nd is “All Souls’ Day”

Families would gather at the gravesite to picnic & reminisce

In your sketchbook:

Sketch 3 or more ideas for your “piggy bank” or “Skull”

Choose 1 to focus on the texture and add MORE detail to the original drawing.