Wednesday, November 19, 2014

EXPLORE AND DISCOVER

What can you discover about ceramics when you explore new ideas and concepts?  


This project will require you to try something new on a small scale.  Your project will be no bigger than 10 inches or as small as you like.  If you are in Advanced Ceramics you have taken this course for over a semester so at this point you have tried most “traditional” methods of construction and glazing.  There is SO MUCH more out there!  So search the internet, especially sites like Pinterest to find something that you think would be interesting to try.  

You will be required to:
  • ·      Try a new method of construction or glazing
  • ·         Create a sketch of what you are doing labeled with the Elements and Principles of Design you are exploring
  • ·         Demonstrate the technique used to the class
  • ·         Complete a self-reflection at the end of construction and glazing



All of these ceramic pieces have something unique about the glazes.  Have you ever added glass to a glaze?  How would you do that?  What kinds of glass can you fire in the kiln?  What about adding multiple layers of texture and glazes?  Have you ever used slip to add a different color then drawn a design taking away the slip?