Wednesday, October 12, 2016

DESIGN IN CLAY October 23rd (Day 15)

WARMUP

As you enter the room you will need to acquire the accordion book
you created during our last class. The following image will be projected on the screen:
Above, work by: Sergei Isupov


You will begin class by opening to the next page of your accordion book and making a sketch of this sculpture. On the adjacent page you will be asked to label the drawing with the artist's name and tile of the work. You will then answer the following:


  • How has this artist made use of  SPACE in the work of art?
  • What effect on the overall piece does this create?

LESSON FOR THE DAY

You will see a demonstration on developing functional cups from soft slabs of clay. These tumblers will be on of three cups you will produce as a portfolio. You will generate the three cups based on three construction methods. They are as follows:

Pinching: You will generate a pinched tea bowl

Soft Slab: You will generate a rolled tumbler

Soft slab plus Handle: You will generate a handled mug

You are already aware of the pinching process. Today you will learn the soft slab technique. You may choose to engage with whichever construction method you choose at any time provided you complete the required three cups. You may attempt the cups as many times as possible in order to achieve the most harmonious objects.

AFTER PARTY

Yup,
you guessed it...

Seesaw 
Come prepared for class with a sharp pencil and a sharp intellect.

Mr. Voelker

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

DESIGN IN CLAY October 18th (Day 14)

WARMUP

As you enter the room you will need to acquire the accordion book
you created during our last class. The following image will be projected on the screen:
Above, work by: Lydia Buzio


You will begin class by opening to the next page of your accordion book and making a sketch of this sculpture. On the adjacent page you will be asked to label the drawing with the artist's name and tile of the work. You will then answer the following:


  • How has this artist made use of  SPACE in the work of art?
  • What effect on the overall piece does this create?

LESSON FOR THE DAY

You will see a demonstration on developing functional cups from soft slabs of clay. These tumblers will be on of three cups you will produce as a portfolio. You will generate the three cups based on three construction methods. They are as follows:

Pinching: You will generate a pinched tea bowl

Soft Slab: You will generate a rolled tumbler

Soft slab plus Handle: You will generate a handled mug

You are already aware of the pinching process. Today you will learn the soft slab technique. You may choose to engage with whichever construction method you choose at any time provided you complete the required three cups. You may attempt the cups as many times as possible in order to achieve the most harmonious objects.

AFTER PARTY

SEESAW!
...which we haven't done in a few days. Its time to start back up again.

Mr. Voelker


Sunday, October 2, 2016

DESIGN IN CLAY October 16th (Day 13)

WARMUP

As you enter the room you will need to acquire the accordion book
you created during our last class. The following image will be projected on the screen:
Above, work by: Greg Payce


You will begin class by opening to the next page of your accordion book and making a sketch of this sculpture. On the adjacent page you will be asked to label the drawing with the artist's name and tile of the work. You will then answer the following:


  • How has this artist made use of  SPACE in the work of art?
  • What effect on the overall piece does this create?

LESSON FOR THE DAY

You will see a demonstration on developing functional cups from soft slabs of clay. These tumblers will be on of three cups you will produce as a portfolio. You will generate the three cups based on three construction methods. They are as follows:

Pinching: You will generate a pinched tea bowl

Soft Slab: You will generate a rolled tumbler

Soft slab plus Handle: You will generate a handled mug

You are already aware of the pinching process. Today you will learn the soft slab technique. You may choose to engage with whichever construction method you choose at any time provided you complete the required three cups. You may attempt the cups as many times as possible in order to achieve the most harmonious objects.

AFTER PARTY

SEESAW!
...which we haven't done in a few days. Its time to start back up again.

Mr. Voelker