Ceramic Tumblers

Learning to use clay to make functional pottery can be complex. Students had to learn and use a variety of techniques from pinching, to hand building with coils and slabs in order to make water soluble tumblers. They needed the clay to be thin enough to survive the kiln, but sturdy enough to stand tall against gravity. Students slipped and scored to ensure there'd be no leaks when filled with liquid. Reflective logs were kept to compare their success and challenges with new.learned techniques.

4th Grade Colorado State Visual Art Standard and Evidence Outcome 3.2.c- Invent and Discover to Create: Materials and processes can be used in traditional, unique and inventive ways. Students can problem-solve the various properties of a variety of tools and materials.

5th Grade Colorado State Visual Art Standard and Evidence Outcome 3.3.a: Invent and Discover to Create- Apply an understanding of art processes and creative thinking to plan and create art. Students can compare and contrast different media and techniques.