tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35198878050830500782024-03-13T19:33:22.227-07:00SoCo Art and SoulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07427192244027975778noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519887805083050078.post-21406806212095404902017-02-02T08:23:00.000-08:002017-02-02T08:26:15.322-08:00Clay 1 Secret Garden (Butterflies)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another class from our <b>Secret Garden </b>Clay 1 class for students in grades K-2 after school workshop. Here, we looked at butterflies and symmetry in creating yard art or, as I called <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">them</span>, <b>Butterfly Kebabs</b>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We looked at many examples of outdoor butterfly sculpture by different artists. Some of the topics we discussed were:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a. What types of materials were used to create this piece?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">b. What can you tell about the size of the work?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">c. Name differences and similarities between 2 works.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d. Observe symmetry in the butterflies and point out examples.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e. Discuss and name the shapes within the butterflies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">f. Discuss how the artists chose to display the wings</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">g. Ask students to id their favorite one and describe why that one appeals most to them.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Materials Needed</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">White low fire clay (8 oz or 225 g) for each student</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mat board in 4" squares for storing work while drying</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stamps (We made our own using clay from previous lesson)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Instructions on making your own stamps will be posted soon.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We prefer this to purchasing them, as we have a bigger variety and they are very cost effective</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Directions</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. After looking at butterfly sculpture examples, we also took a peek at butterfly photos to get a better idea of the types of shapes seen on the wings and understand the concept of symmetry. Students were to choose a butterfly they liked, then point out a shape on one side and then to the corresponding one on the other wing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> 2. Students took a few minutes to make some butterflies in their sketchbooks to generate ideas for wing shapes and symmetrical designs on wings.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. We took the 4" squares of paper and folded one in half. Setting it on the table like a book, they drew a capital "B" on it, without the center of the B touching the paper's fold. They cut this shape out and used it as a way to start with their clay.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. Students watched a brief demo and then proceeded to press out their balls of clay. (Can be done with rollers or with heels of their hands.) Press out just large enough to lay the other 4" square paper on top. There should be barely any clay sticking out around the edges. We traced the square and removed the extra clay.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. For the next step, students put their own patterns on the clay and traced around the shape to make their butterfly. All excess was rolled into a ball and set aside to use later.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. Students then changed the shape of their butterflies' wings to whatever shape they liked (some were pointed, others rounded, etc). That way, each one looked unique in shape.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. The extra clay was rolled out like a log, the diameter of a finger. We cut off a piece that was then added to the back. This would later be hollowed out (by the instructors) so the butterfly could later be displayed on a stick. One student decided to put her log shape on the FRONT of her butterfly instead of the back. Great thinking!! It looked wonderful and was a much better way of adding a support structure than on the back. Kids sure know how to think outside the box and come up fantastic variations of the original idea.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Special thank you goes out to Lynzey for her fabulous idea!!</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will do it this way in future classes.</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. Next, students used the home made clay stamps and clay tools to press designs on their sculptures in symmetrical patterns.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8. Pieces were then set aside to dry and will be fired and glazed in the following weeks. Stay tuned to see the final results.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just started a new Clay 1 workshop called <b>Secret Garden</b>, held after school and offered to students in Kindergarten through second grade. This class is 5 weeks long, with the first four classes for building in clay and the fifth one for glazing all the fired bisque ware. And as always, a big Art Exhibition and Reception held the sixth and final week.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our theme for this session is Secret Garden. This week, we looked at examples of sunflower sculptures made by various artists.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Many visuals of sunflower sculptures were displayed and students had opportunities to discuss things like what medium was used (sand, metal, mixed media, metal, etc.), the sizes of the works, distinguishing characteristics of sunflowers, use of shape, detail, color, etc.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Materials Needed</span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Small sketchbooks</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">White low fire clay, about 8 oz per kid</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. After examining visuals of sunflower sculptures and actual blossoms, students spent a few minutes making quick drawings in their sketchbooks to generate ideas for the own clay sunflower.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. Students watched a brief demo on one way to begin making their flowers. We pinched off about a third of the ball of clay and set it aside. The rest of the clay was flattened to about the thickness of a pinky finger. Going any thinner might result in lack of stability and lead to breakage later. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. Using a clay tool, we put little cuts around the outside of the flattened clay. Lifting the bits, we shaped the boxy edges into rounded or pointed petals. The petals could then be lifted, alternating with petals remaining flat.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">* Turn piece in all directions to ensure it looks great from all angles</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*Check for cracks and weak spots. Smooth with fingers or tools</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*Add details, such as seeds in the center or lines on petals, with clay tools.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*If desired, add facial features and give the flower an expressive face.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. Set aside all flowers on cardboard pieces, with name papers on them. Add names to bottoms later after they have dried a bit. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. Final bit...gather students around finished pieces and discuss features that make each flower unique...addition of stems or leaves, facial features, types of petals made, details, 3d effects, strength of piece, etc. Also, how do students feel as they look at the completed pieces?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">At the conclusion of each of our workshops, we hold an Art Exhibition and Reception for the students, their families, and friends.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This event is self curated by the class participants. They carefully arrange their completed work along with name plates, sketchbooks, and certificates of completion. Students look forward to this event as it provides them an opportunity to share their work in a "gallery" type setting. Families can focus on each child's work and discover what each young artist learned in the class.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This
was the final production week of our pinch pot workshop for students in
grades K-2. Having completed creating mouse families, fish, and nesting
birds, we spent our last session focusing on color and design.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fired clay projects (mice, fish, and birds in nests)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Low fire non-toxic glazes in a variety of colors</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brushes, various sizes</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shallow cardboard boxes, one for each student</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1.
Each week in this course, we looked at various artists' interpretations
of mice, fish, and birds. Creatures were made in a variety of media and
we explored the ways color was used to add interest to the work,
whether to make the animal in a more realistic looking way or something
more based on fantasy and imagination.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2.
I gave a brief demo on using glazes and to avoid wasting any, we set up
glazing stations around the room. Each of the five tables had 2 colors
of glaze, 4-6 brushes of different sizes for each color, and a little
clay biscuit that showed how the fired version of that particular glaze
looked. This helped students get a better idea of how their color
choices might look after their projects went through one last firing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3.
Each student had a shallow cardboard box holding all three of their
projects, which they carried from station to station, adding their
favorite colors. Emphasis was on layering glazes to create richer color
and also using tiny brushes to add patterns such as dots or stripes onto
base layers of glaze.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Work
will be fired again and next week, the students will curate their own
work for a group show. Tune in next week to see the final results.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07427192244027975778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519887805083050078.post-79734795025113476702017-01-21T10:11:00.001-08:002017-01-21T10:12:16.472-08:00Clay 1 Pinch Pot Critters Nesting Birds<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This was week 3 of a 4 week clay workshop for students in Kindergarten, first
and second grades. We used the pinch pot techniques we've used the previous two
weeks as a starting point and focused on making birds in nests.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And as every week</span>, local artist Tina Preece worked with us as we made our birds.</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Intro to Clay : The Art of the Pinch Pot : Birds in Nests</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Materials Needed</b><br />
Sketchbooks<br />
Pencils<br />
Clay (we used low fire white)<br />
Clay tools<br />
Fabric mats<br />
Water</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1.
We looked at various artists' interpretations of birds made from a
variety of media and discussed things like the type of bird, materials
used, decorative techniques and use of color.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bird sculptures by various artists</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. </span>Students spent a few minutes drawing birds in their sketchbooks to consider ideas for their sculptures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sketching Birds</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3.
I did a brief demo on ways to create the bird and nest shapes. The clay
was divided before class (a great time saver) into 4 oz (about 115
grams) balls. For the nest, they used one ball and made a pinch pot
shape, pulling and shaping it into either a round nest or an elongated
version. Modeling tools were handy in making twig and branch impressions
on the outside of the nests.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4.
A second ball was used for the bird. Students divided that ball into
smaller shapes, reserving some for making eggs and worms. Birds were
formed either by squeezing one piece into a complete bird, or by making
separate head, wing, and tail shapes and adding to the main body shape,
remembering to score and attach firmly, using a bit of water. Again,
modeling tools were used to scratch in feather shapes and surface
texture and details.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. Lastly, eggs and worms were added to the insides of the nests. Clay was set aside to dry and will later be fired<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, glazed<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, and <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">fired a second time.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07427192244027975778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519887805083050078.post-70157574441578792962017-01-21T09:55:00.002-08:002017-01-21T09:56:37.371-08:00Clay 1 Pinch Pot Critters Fish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This
was the second class of a 4 week after school clay workshop for K-2nd
grades. We continued with the Pinch Pot technique and made fish this
week.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Materials Needed</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">White low fire clay</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sketchbooks</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pencils</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Modeling tools</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Water in small containers </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Canvas mats to work on</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4" square mat boards</span> to place finished work on</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1.
I set out about a dozen images of fish sculptures made by various
artists. We discussed the use of different media (metal, wood, clay,
paper, mixed media, etc), the types of fish made, sizes, expressions,
and use of color and detail to add interest.</span></span></span></span><br />
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Students then spent a few minutes making drawings in their sketchbooks
to generate ideas for fish they wanted to make in clay.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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We briefly reviewed the Pinch Pot technique used last week to make mice
families. Students got a ball of clay which they split in half. They
rolled one piece into a ball and pinching it, made a bowl shape. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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The bowl shape became the body of the fish. These could be elongated
with gentle tugging and shaping or left in a circular shape. The other
ball was then divided into smaller bits to make fins, tails, eyes, and
lips for the fish. Quick reminder to moisten the two pieces of clay
being joined and to use modeling tools to smooth where the pieces were
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Next, modeling tools were used to add textural details to the body,
fins, and tail. I reminded them to turn the sculpture and view it from
all sides to ensure they were satisfied with its appearance from each
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Finally, all clay pieces were put on the 4<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">" square mat boards with </span>scraps of paper with each child's
name. Names are later scratched on the bottom after allowing the pieces
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was the first class of a 4 week clay after school workshop for students
in Kindergarten, first, and second grade. Some of the students were new
to clay, while others had previously had experience with some type of
clay. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Materials needed</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Low fire white clay, split into 4 oz (115g) portions, with one for each student</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Boxwood clay tools</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mini sketchbooks</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pencils</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Plastic drink bottle lids with water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mat<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> board cut i<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nto</span></span></span> 4" squares, paper scraps for names</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Visuals of mice sculptures by various artists</span></span><br />
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We looked at various artists' interpretations of mice, discussing what
kinds of materials were used, what the mice were doing, identifying
characteristics of mice, colors, textures, and expressive qualities. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. Students spent 10 minutes making mice drawings in their sketch books to generate ideas for their clay sculptures.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Next step was a short clay demo. I took a 4 oz ball and divided it in
half. One piece I flattened, like a pancake, to act as a patch of
landscape. The other piece I divided into smaller pieces. Rolling one
piece into a ball, I pressed <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a</span> finger inside and proceeded to turn it,
while pressing all the way around to form a small bowl. Next, I flipped
it over and made one end pointed for the nose. I demonstrated how to
use the additive method to attach mini pancake shapes for ears, snakes
for tails and little balls for eyes. I find it helpful to put lids from
one gallon water bottles in the center of each table, each with water
for use in attaching clay pieces together. The small sizes of the lids
ensure that students don't add too much water to their sculptures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4.
Modeling tools were used to add details like fur, dots in the eyes, and
for smearing the seams where two pieces of clay were attached to one
another. I told them it is a bit like smearing peanut butter on bread
with a knife...they were to make sure pieces were all firmly attached.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5.
Finally, mice were attached to the landscape patch and if desired,
lines added for grass, plants, etc. Extra bits of clay were added for
cheese, or other items the mice were eating.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">6.
I had them place each of their sculptures on the 4' square <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ma<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t boards</span></span> with
their names on the paper scraps, so I could add the names to the bottoms of the clay
pieces later. This takes a few minutes after class, but saves
tons of time later when returning fired pieces to their creators. Their
handwriting can get illegible when being written on the underside of wet
clay.</span></span></div>
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