Finished Apple Paintings

Students have finished their Apple Paintings!  Click on the link to learn more about this project.

Alex

Anna

Erin

Mackie

Nat

Pat

Ms. DeWan

Adv. Ceramics: Injustice Project

Morgan C.

Social/Political Injustice Project

1. Post a picture of your finished piece (photograph against a solid black background)

Include the title of your piece

2. Read this blog post: How to Write an Artist Statement that Doesn't Suck
3. Write a brief artist's statement about this specific piece.

Why did you create this art piece and what does it mean to you? What inspired you?

What emotions did you wish to convey?

Why did you choose to represent this piece in this way?

What do you call this piece and why?

What is the relationship between your research and your final piece?

What elements or principles of design have you emphasized in your piece?

Keep your statement clear and concise.  Avoid flowery language and 'artspeak'.  This only lengthens and weakens your statement.  Do not point out your short comings or what you wish you had done differently.

Sarah H.

Kia H.

Ally W.

Allie B.

Paige R.

Matt F.

Liz R.

Beg. Ceramics: Coil Vessels

Finished coil pots inspired by 5th graders' drawings

1. Attach a photo of the 5th grader's original painting (see Ms. DeWan for a digital copy)

2. Attach TWO photos of your finished coil pot: front and back (black background)

3. Briefly reflect on your vessel construction and painting:

• What was most difficult about creating a vessel of this size with coils?
• What was most surprising about working with coils?
• Why did you choose this 5th grader's painting?
• What do you think is happening in the painting?  What story is being told?
• How did you interpret the painting onto your vessel?
• Any other comments?

Mae's finished coil pot

TOPIC	OBJECTIVE	POINTS
CLASS TIME	I was engaged in the lesson during class time and was aware of the objectives (effort)	5
	I used the clay and clay tools responsibly and respectfully at all times (behavior) and helped clean up at the end of class	5
DESIGN	The coil pot has an interesting form	5
	The painting successfully uses the entire surface of the pot	20
	My design is original, unique, and interesting to view	10
TECHNIQUE	I carefully formed a coil pot that is at least 12”	10
	The coil pot has been smoothed out	10
	Glaze has been carefully applied	10
BLOG POST	I included an image of the 5th grader’s painting	5
	I included 2 images of my finished pot against a black background	10
	I carefully answered all the questions from the evaluation	10
	TOTAL	100

Adv. Ceramics: Altered Teapot

Ally W.

Morgan C.

Allison B.

Matt F.

Sarah S.

Kia H.

Liz R.

Altered Teapot

Self Evaluation

Post a picture of your finished teapot.  Download the image of your teapot from this blog post.

Explain how each feature is integrated into your teapot.   example:  Giraffe Teapot

                                                                                           Body:        Body of the giraffe

                                                                                           Lid:           One spot on its back

                                                                                           Spout:       Neck

                                                                                           Handle:     Tail

What techniques did you use in building your teapot? Wheel thrown, pinch, slab, coil...

Did you have any challenges in creating your piece?  How did you resolve them?

What is the most successful aspect of your finished piece?

Adv. Ceramics: Finished Ugly Face Jugs!

Liz R.

Erin O.

Sarah H.

Morgan C.

Reese M.

Jesse M.

Kia H.

Allie B.

Ally W.

Sarah S.

Sophie

Nate R.