ART 2: CERAMICS

Creating a set of mugs from slabs.

Studio Potter Assignment:

• We will create a set of FOUR 4 matching mugs.

• Handbuilding methods of: SOFT or Leatherhard slabs, rolled or pulled handles.

(I will DEMO all of these processes)• Your set MUST address texture in the slab.• We will research clay artist examples.

TODAY:

• Each student will sketch FOUR mug designs.• Consider sizes (show me approximate

measurements).• SELECT your best mug design and show me a

TO SCALE drawing of your mug.• If you are ready, begin forming the BODIES of

your clay mugs.

Artists to Reference

• Don Reitz• Matt Long• Rachel Miller• Lana Wilson• James C Watkins• Mark Epstein• Jason Wheeler• Billy Ray Mangham

FORBIDDEN IMAGERY

THOU SHALT NOT CREATE EVERRRRRRRRRRRR• Dragonflies, butterflies, cute insects• Hearts, stars, smiley faces• MUSHROOMS• Drug/alcohol paraphernalia• Sea turtles• Anatomy of a sexual natureThis list is not exclusive. As I think of more, I’ll let you know.