Working with clay (a ceramic material) as our medium in class today.

Clay is what we used today for all classes.  In my seventh grade classes today, students were challenged to create a clay sculpture (a clay Form) with a functional purpose.

We focused on creating Texture (an element of design) on the surface and some type of  Pattern (a principle of design), using engraving techniques with carving tools. Students came up with personalized cups, bowls, plates, ring holders which they designed to serve a practical purpose while also making it decorative.

In a few days (when the projects are dry) I will load them into our KILN and fire them at over 1000 degrees to a bisk fire.  Later in the six weeks, we will add clay-glaze color to them and I will fire them again.  These are due at the end of the six weeks.