Mrs. Graves' Pottery I: 9/21-9/25

Monday, Sept. 21 - Group A: You are on the wheel. I demonstrated how to throw a bowl, see me when you get back for a personal demo. Continue practicing throwing cylinders and bowls.
Group B, C, D - We are continuing our slab containers. Finish 4 rough drafts, have one approved, build paper model of container, roll 1/4" slabs.
Remember your objectives:

• create a container using consistent slabs
• Each side of the container must use asymmetrical balance
• You must show good use of the elements and principles
• The form must be a creative use of space, at least 8" tall, no more than 12"
• Your surface decoration consists of piercings and lacings, be creative with your material

Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Group A: On the wheel, take out all your thrown work and let it dry during class, you want these to be leather hard. Groups B,C,D - Finish asymmetrical container paper form. Roll slabs. Remember the slabs must be leather hard to attach.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Group A: Practice throwing bowls. Groups B,C,D - Notes, glazing and such.

Thursday, Sept. 24- Group A: Demonstrate trimming and finishing your pottery. Group B,C,D- Roll slabs and let them dry. Glaze, you must have a glaze plan first and dry foot lost.

Friday, Sept. 25- No class, half day!