Coil Creations: A New Twist on Ceramics

Linda M. Robinson NBCT Osceola County

FAEA 2012Friday, November 9, 2012

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mini-Studio This hands-on workshop will give a new twist to traditional coil pots and vases. Each participant will receive complete lesson plans (PowerPoint and SMART

Notebook formats) with digital images as well as create two pieces to take

home!

Coil Creations: A New Twist on Ceramics

Linda Marie RobinsonNBCT - Early and Middle Childhood

Art2004 – Present Michigan Avenue Elementary

Osceola County School DistrictSaint Cloud, Florida

School Grades“A” 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,

2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012“B” 2006, 2010

MAE Mission Statement (MAE CARES): MAE is a place where

Cooperative Active learners are Responsible for their Educational Success

District Mission Statement: Education Which Inspires All To Their Highest Potential

Linda Marie RobinsonMichigan Avenue Elementary – Art Teacher 9 YearsNGSSS Visual Arts Writing Team Member – Summer 2010NBCT Early & Middle Childhood Art 2009Florida Digital Educator Certification – 2009 - PresentOsceola County “Arts Teacher of the Year” 2007 - 2008Who’s Who in America’s Teachers: 2005; 2006Walt Disney’s “Teacherrific Top Program Award” 2005Education Foundation of Osceola County “Mini Grants for Great Ideas” Awards: 2004 $1,000; 2006 $950Target Grant $3,000 2008Holy Redeemer Catholic School – PreK–8th Substitute 6 Yrs 3rd Grade Teacher 4 YearsBFA: Moore College of ArtMA in Elementary Education University of Central Florida Member: FAEA, ACE/FAAE, FEA, NEA, OCEA, ΚΔΠ, ΦΔΚ

Michigan Avenue ElementarySchool Grades: “A” School - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 “B” School – 2006, 2010School Population: 62565.4% White/Non-Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 23.4% Hispanic, 2.6% Black/Non-Hispanic, 1.1% Asian/ Pacific Islander, 0.3% Native AmericanSix 50 minute class per day7 Day Rotations: 1st, 5th & Gifted Classes 3rd – 5th

6 Day Rotations: Kindergarten, 2nd

5 Day Rotations: 3rd, 4th, ASD K-2nd /3rd -5th 21st Century Grant Classes: 1 hour daily morning Art Club and Four 40 minute Art Club Classes (K – 5) after school 2 days a week

Daily Classroom ProceduresStudents enter and sit in assigned seats.Roll is taken using artists names as response.Students are given the week’s journal prompt and after a short discussion they are given 10 minutes to answer the prompt in complete sentences and sketch.Kindergarten and First grade sketch and write to their abilities. I do not count off for spelling errors but encourage sounding out and peer/teacher help.Art Journals are also used for Illustrated Vocabulary and rough drafts.After journaling time we begin the main project of the day. A mini review of previous lessons occurs before beginning.

MAE Art Room TipsNGSSS: Artist and Standards Based LessonsSeat Helper Logos: Puppy Paw, Dog Bone, Bulldog, Paint Palette painted on table cornersArt Journals: K – 5th daily journaling for 10 minutes,

Journal Prompts are displayed on SMART™ Board

“Word Wall”: utilize posters with artists displayed in chronological order and art terminology, student examples of art termsVocabulary: Whiteboard with written words and visuals to enhance memory, include words that integrate math, literacy, science, & social studiesVisual Arts Display: Student artwork displayed in hallway “gallery”, rotated on a monthly basisSMART ™ Notebook Lessons: Utilized DailyQUIA: Teacher created learning games

Coil Creations Materials• Clay 25 – 30 lbs.

per 100 students• Clay Cutter • Recycled &/or

Plastic Containers• Paper Towels,

Coffee Filters• Water Cups• Clay Tools• Rolling Pins &/or a

Slab Roller• Manila Paper

Coil Creations: Step 1• Prepare containers by misting

paper towel or coffee filter with water, place in container

• Wedge a handful of Clay

Coil Creations: Step 2• Begin rolling coils on Manila paper

working carefully to keep the coils uniform in size

• Once you have 2 the same thickness (in case you need additional length) roll them in a spiral to form the base of your bowl

Coil Creations: Step 3

• Place the spiral into the base of your container

Coil Creations: Step 4• Begin rolling additional coils (they

must be the same length) 2 at a time to avoid drying out

• Spiral them in opposite directions, rolling towards the middle of each coil

Coil Creations: Step 5• Place the coil pieces into the container,

score and slip where the clay make contact

• Depending on the size and shape of your container you may need more or less coils

Coil Creations: Step 6• Continue in the same manner

adding additional rows of coils as needed making sure to score and slip

Coil Creations: Step 7• If adding handles make 3 coils

for each handle making sure the coils are the same in length and thickness

• Begin to braid the coils moistening the clay as needed to ensure the coils don’t break

Coil Creations: Step 8• Attach the braided coils (scoring and slip)• Gently press the coils against the sides of

your container and check for “Alligator Cracks”

• Allow to dry fully and fire to proper cone

Coil Creations: Variations• In addition to coil designs you can roll small balls of clay to fill in any gaps and to also create designs

• Make sure to press in gently or to score the edges and apply slip to ensure the clay will bind together

Coil Creations with Slabs: Step 1

• Follow steps from Coil Creations through Step 1• Using a slab Roller or Rolling Pins roll out clay to about ¼” thickness

• Using clay tools (or plastic knives) cut strips of clay (cover with moist paper towel if they begin to dry out

Coil Creations with Slabs: Step 2

• Begin Weaving the Clay in a basket weave pattern making sure to work gently and moisten as needed to avoid cracking

Coil Creations with Slabs: Step 3

• Lightly press the outer joined pieces and lift the woven clay gently into your container (you and also weave the clay in the container if you like)

Coil Creations with Slabs: Step 3

• Carefully adjust the sides so that they fit into the container

Coil Creations with Slabs: Step 3

• Press the edges together and form a decorative top edge

NGSSS3rd Grade: VA.3.C.1.1; VA.3.C.2.1; VA.3.C.2.2; VA.3.C.3.3; VA.3.F.3.1; VA.3.F.3.3; VA.3.O.2.1; VA.3.S.1.4; VA.3.S.2.1; VA.3.S.2.2; VA.3.S.3.1; VA.3.S.3.2; VA.3.S.3.34th Grade: VA.4.C.1.1; VA.4.C.2.1; VA.4.C.2.3; VA.4.C.3.1; VA.4.F.1.1; VA.4.F.1.2; VA.4.F.3.1; VA.4.F.3.3; VA.4.H.1.4; VA.4.H.2.2; VA.4.H.3.1; VA.4.O.1.1; VA.4.S.1.1; VA.4.S.1.4; VA.4.S.2.1; VA.4.S.2.2; VA.4.S.3.1; VA.4.S.3.2; VA.4.S.3.35th Grade: VA.5.C.2.1; VA.5.C.2.3; VA.5.F.1.1; VA.5.F.1.2; VA.5.F.2.2; VA.5.F.3.1; VA.5.F.3.4; VA.5.H.2.2; VA.5.H.3.1; VA.5.O.1.1; VA.5.O.1.2; VA.5.O.1.3; VA.5.O.3.1; VA.5.S.1.1; VA.5.S.1.4; VA.5.S.2.1; VA.5.S.2.2; VA.5.S.2.3; VA.5.S.3.1; VA.5.S.3.2; VA.5.S.3.3Science: SC.3.P.8.3; SC.3.P.9.1; SC.3.P.10.2

SC.4.P.8.1; SC.4.P.11.1 SC.5.P.8.1; SC.5.P.8.2; SC.5.P.9.1

NGSSS6th – 8th Grades: VA.68.C.2.1; VA.68.C.2.4; VA.68.C.3.1; VA.68.C.3.2; VA.68.C.3.4; VA.68.F.1.1; VA.68.F.3.4; VA.68.H.2.2; VA.68.H.2.4; VA.68.H.3.1; VA.68.S.1.1; VA.68.S.1.4; VA.68.S.2.1; VA.68.S.2.2; VA.68.S.3.1; VA.68.S.3.2; VA.68.S.3.39th – 12th Grades: VA.912.C.1.7; VA.912.C.1.8; VA.912.C.2.1; VA.912.C.2.2; VA.912.C.2.4; VA.912.C.2.8; VA.912.C.3.6; VA.912.F.2.7; VA.912.F.3.4; VA.912.F.3.9; VA.912.F.3.10; VA.912.O.1.5; VA.912.S.1.4; VA.912.S.3.1; VA.912.S.3.2; VA.912.S.3.3; VA.912.S.3.7; VA.912.S.3.11; VA.912.S.3.12