Clay Course
Term 4
OVERVIEW
This term of Clay College will focus on exploring wheel and hand building methods of constructing tableware. Tableware can be constructed using multiple ceramic working methods including wheel thrown, coiled, pinched or slab built. Decoration and adornment methods are only limited to your imagination.
OBJECTIVES
Explore multiple ceramic construction methods
Explore multiple surface texture and adornment methods
Explore multiple glazing techniques.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Materials needed for this unit will be provided by D H Maker Studio.
Project
This Terms Exhibition will be a showcase of student pieces which explore the idea of Holiday Tradition.
Inspiration for your tableware could stem from traditions which surround the festive season.
Example Term
Week 1
Intro to the clay studio. Project explanation.
Week 2
Manipulating wheel thrown objects - organic gravy jug demo/making.
Week 3
Pulling strong handles and elements of a good handle design demo/making.
Week 4
Project design and commencement. All Students to have commenced making their chosen pieces.
Week 5
Slip adornment technique. layering slips under glazes to create surface texture. Students make 4 x test tiles for glazes.Project led- Teacher assist
Week 6
Project led - Teacher assist. Students to glaze test tiles.
Week 7
Project led - teacher assist
Week 8
Project led - teacher assist
Week 9
Project led - teacher assist Week 10
(bisque complete)
Glazing project
4 weeks later
Exhibition - date and venue TBA.