CERAMICS

Warm-Up’s

What do you see?

What do you think the name of this sort of pottery is?

How do you think it’s made?

http://www.smithsonianlegacies.si.edu/objectdescription.cfm?ID=209

ODYSSEY CLAY CENTERAsheville, NC

WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCESWhat do you see?

Why would all these different types of “things” be on the wall?

How do you think they are made?

WHAT IS IN THIS ROOM?!?What are those things on the wall?

STAGES OF FIRING What are the 4 stages of

firing a clay object?1. Your clay needs to get

______ dry2. _________ fire3. Then you ________ your

artwork. 4. Last, _________ fire

COMMON PROBLEMS WITH CLAYThere are certain steps you must do if

you want to have a successful ceramic work.

1. Clay can’t be thicker than a p_________.

2. You MUST s_____ and s______ two pieces of clay together.

SLIP CASTINGWhat is slip?

How do you think you cast slip?

SLIP CASTING

Slip Casting is when slip (very wet liquid clay) is poured into a 2 piece mold, allowed to dry and then the formed vessel is removed.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOUR VASE STOPS COLLAPSING?You can do:1.2.3.

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CERAMICS AS AN AVOCATION & PROFESSION

What are the differences between a production potter and a hobbyist?

CERAMICS AS AN AVOCATION & PROFESSION

What are the differences between a production potter and a hobbyist? A production potter makes objects on the wheel for a living and a hobbyist makes ceramic items for fun.

KILN SITTERWhat is the function of a kiln sitter? (use your imagination)

PRODUCTION POTTERYEQUIPMENT

What is the function of a bat?

PRODUCTION POTTERYEQUIPMENT

What is the function of a bat? The function of a bat is to make it easier to throw on the wheel. The potter throws a vessel and can quickly continue working by changing bats.

MARIA MARTINEZ

What do you see?

Imagine what she is doing.

How do you make the bowls shiny?

Antiques Roadshow - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/200401A42.html

http://video.pbs.org/video/2256996380/The Tafoya’s -

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/fts/stpaul_200401A42.html

Maria Martinez Pots, ca. 1930 Roadshow Archive PBS.mp4

NC HISTORY

What is the famous town nearby, known for it’s pottery making?

GLAZING OUR VASES

How many coats of glaze should we use on our artwork?

ADDITIVE OR SUBTRACTIVE?

Is Clay an additive or subtractive process?

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