Pottery Assignments

Olla making!

2012-01-29T19:25:00.000-08:00

Watch this handbuilders!

For New Throwers !

2012-01-29T18:13:00.000-08:00

Watch this!

Fortune Cookies!

2012-01-25T20:56:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!
You should have your 3 clay bodies, 3 fortune cookies finished!
You should also have your 3 small fortune cookies made out of your favorite clay body completed!
Remember every clay body should have a different glaze technique. Check the dry erase board!
We are now going to divide into 2 groups (Wheel and Handbuilding)

There is a lot to do! Stay focused!

Documenting our learning!

2011-11-27T06:58:00.000-08:00

See sample on P drive of expectations for blog! There is a great example!
P drive/ teachers/student save in/ exemplar ceramics 1 blog final

Required:
1. 5 tiles/ 5 surfaces/mishima, incised, slip-trailed,water-etched
-Describe each process
-Temperature/cone/ of bisque firing and glaze (Why were certain tiles bisqued to a higher temperature?)
-Image of work created
-Reflection of what worked and what didn't
-What process did you relate most to as the maker (artist)?
-How did you incorporate what you learned into the work you created in the future?

2. Drape Mould 1
Decribe the process!
What were the requirements for this project? (Criteria that must be met in order to receive a 4?)
What worked? What didn't?
If you were to make the project over what would you do differently?
What did you learn!
Complete sentences! Use spellcheck please!

Drape Mould 2-
Review questions above!

Drape Mould 3-
Review questions above!

Throwing process!
Steps to throwing on the wheel.
Hand positions. See P drive- Images of hand positions are there!
This is your final! It is due on Final day! No exceptions! I will be figuring grades before I leave for break! Ask questions before the deadline! Make sure you are there for final day!

Throwing Hand Positions!

2011-11-22T09:57:00.000-08:00

Considering the Pod! What is organic?

2011-11-12T12:46:00.000-08:00

Alice Ballard
Pods

Statement

"I loved the shape of the pod because these are the types of things I am drawn to," she says. Frequent nature walks through her neighborhood uncover a treasure trove of possibility for her work. The pods also served as a fitting inspiration for her desire to take "very small things and enlarge them," she says. "Its an old Georgia O'Keefe trick. When you change the scale, the feeling changes entirely."

Drape Mold 2

2011-10-09T15:22:00.000-07:00

DRAPE MOLD 2
-Space must be divided

-Pattern transfer must be used in one section
-Must have at least 4 layers
-Tissue or Wax design transfer must be used.
-Read the dry-erase board it has more details
-Click on the gadget to the right and check out Erin Furminsky's layered surfaces!

Qtr 1 Drape Mold 1 is due

2011-10-06T19:53:00.000-07:00

Drape Mold 1 is due-
1-Focal point is evident
2-images wrap from inside to outside of form
3-Positive and negative space are used effectively
4- Linear imagery is apparent
5-variety of surface techiniques are used

Great work everyone!

Surface Critique Monday!

2011-09-28T19:27:00.000-07:00

Surface Review on Monday!
Time to move forward! We will be celebrating our learning! Bring your books, and, of course your work! Lets talk about our successes and failures, and what we have learned!
Make sure to reflect and talk about the work we saw today at the Arvada Center! Let me know if you can go to see Kristen Kieffer at the Plinth!
Keep making!

Drape Mold

2011-09-02T05:17:00.000-07:00

We are going to be three drape molds using a variety of surface techniques.
Watch this video!

5 Tiles/Surface Exploration

2011-08-23T19:37:00.000-07:00

Create five tiles using the slab roller (4x4)
-Mishima
-Water-Etched
-Sgraffito
-Slip Trailed
-Majolica

-After making 5 surface tiles, decide which two process you like the most.
-Create a pattern using a pattern (thin slab construction)
-Create a tray to contain the cups

Fall Semester Pottery 1 (Period 3 and 8)

2011-08-15T19:15:00.000-07:00

We will begin the year by getting used to working with clay. You will start out by making your own stamp. Then we will begin focusing on hump molds and thin slab construction. I have been busy all summer learning new techniques. I have a lot to show you! Look forward to spending time with all of you in class!

Lisa

Breaking into two!

2011-02-20T02:07:00.001-08:00

Hope everyone had a great three day weekend!
We are starting week 2 on the wheel!

Wheel Throwers

-Make sure you have scheduled a time for one on one time with me. This really helps you to get going on throwing. Many of you have already come in, and you are doing well!

-Document the throwing steps on your blog. You will have time for this on Wednesday. I will be checking blogs on Wednesday night. So let's all do this!

-Open studio will be this Saturday from 9-12 Getting extra time on the wheel practicing makes all the difference

REMEMBER WE WILL BE FIRING THE GAS KILN (REDUCTION) SOON SO GET YOUR SGRAFFITO AND WATER-ETCHED TUMBLERS GLAZED! BE SURE TO PUT GLAZED PIECE ON THE SHELVES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR IN THE KILN ROOM. DON'T FORGET TO WIPE ALL OF THE GLAZE OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE PIECES, OR THEY WILL NOT BE FIRED.

HANDBUILDERS

Continue to work on your 3 organic forms

Remember you will be using 3 different kinds of glazing techniques
1. Naked Raku (This form will need terra sigillata put on it!) You will have color choices!
2. Lichen Glazes (Make sure you pick the form that goes with glaze!)
3. Crystalline Glaze (This piece will need a catcher)

Make sure you are photographing your progress and putting this on your blog!
Blogs will be checked on Wednesday night! Make sure you have them done!

Tumblers

2011-01-17T00:27:00.000-08:00

Lets finish up tumblers!
Also, we will be setting up blogs this week!

What's due?
2 Candle Holders/1 water-etched/1 sgraffitoo2 large tumblers/water-etched/matching designs
2 large tumblers/sgraffito with matching designs

In case you missed the demonstration?
Next up slip trailing!

Surface tumbler Video

2011-01-12T07:02:00.000-08:00

Intentions!

2011-01-11T09:45:00.000-08:00

We have just finished making 3 fortune cookies with texture out of 3 different clay bodies.
Now we are making 2 mini tumblers. Thin slab construction. One should have underglaze and sgraffitto, and the other one should be water-etched.

Next up, 4 large tumblers.
2 wateretched with matching images
2 underglaze and sgraffito

Then its time for organic forms!
Half of the class will be starting wheel rotation 1!

Welcome new Ceramic Students!

2010-12-28T00:11:00.000-08:00

I look forward to working with all of you!
We will begin the quarter by getting you familiar with working with clay!
We also will be having a student teacher! His name is Tom Steele!
There is a lot to show you! Get ready!!!
Please check out the blog list, and check this site regularly! We will be working on blogs and exploring artists and sites on Wednesdays. Demos will be on Monday! You are welcome to stay late on Wednesday and come in for Open Studios! Check the dry erase board in the room for times!

Lisa

LAST WEEK/SEMESTER ONE ENDS

2010-12-12T07:31:00.000-08:00

What do you need to do?

1. Photograph 6 surface exploration tiles, small cup, and 5 tumblers.
2. Print out images, and use them when writing your reflection of learning papers.
3. Review hand out on requirements for paper. Remember the paper must be typed and written in paragrah form.
4. If you were on a wheel, you are required to turn in your wheel kit cleaned. Please make sure you are checked off the kit list. Clean out your locker. Wipe down the bottom of the locker. Take the lock off. Get a piece of tape. Put your combination on the tape with a marker and put the lock inside the door of the locker. See me to check you out.
5. Turn in paper with images, with check out sheet.
6. If you are continuing on, please hold onto your wheel kit, or tools, and put a new name on the locker.

Surface Tiles/x6

2010-11-28T15:44:00.000-08:00

Surface tiles x 6 are due by Friday! (6 tumblers with one technique are also due!)
Make sure you get the tiles to the back room to be fired.
Stamps must be fired also.
Rotation 2 will start on the wheel!
Anyone interested in Advanced Ceramics next quarter, see me ASAP!

Blog and images of all work created must be turned in for a final grade!
Ask questions before the deadline!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

Erin Furmisky, Jennifer McCurdy Images

2010-10-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

Surface Exploration? Lets discuss, how? What do you think?

Erin Furmisky (Recently had a show at the Plinth in Denver) Was a wheel thrower and switched to sculpture. You don't have to stay with one thing!

We will be making slump moulds. Look at this image closely. What surface techniques do you think were used?

Jennifer McCurdy Cutting a thrown porcelain form

Wow! Jennifer McCurdy

Fired to Cone 10 without glaze (Vitreous)

She has an amazing photographer photographing her work!

Images from Conference in San Diego

2010-10-25T08:10:00.000-07:00

Lorna Meadon Slip trailing

Juice Cup/Lorna Meadon Stamped and Slip Trailed

Layering Surface design. Stamps, spriggs, slips, paper resist.

Sgraffito/ Lorna Meadon/Mishima

Lorna Meadon/ Incised and filled lines.

There were 4 Amazing Artists in San Diego! Look them up! I am posting images from Erin Furmisky, Kristen Kieffer, Lorna Meadon, and Jennifer McCurdy. You are going to have the opportunity to try all sorts of surface techniques! Get excited!

Surface Techniques and Soft Slab Construction

2010-10-20T19:24:00.000-07:00

You will be exploring surface before making a set of 5 tumblers that match using the same surface technique. I will be in San Diego at a workshop on Friday and Monday. I do not show dvds just because, watch carefully, learn and we will move forward when I get back. I will be exploring surface in San Diego, so be ready when I get back!

1. water etching

2. slip trailing

3. sponging

4. stamping

5. paper/slip

Pick favorite technique, and then go for it. Samples of Kristen Kieffers work to follow!!!

Lynda Ladwig Visits!

2010-10-12T09:48:00.000-07:00

The pictures start at the end- so scroll down to the bottom and work your way up. Remember, you will be exploring a series of 5 soft slab constructed forms. You must turn in 10 images of slab construction and make a pattern before starting!

Throwing Review Video

2010-10-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

This video will help you remember the steps when you are throwing!

Wedging Clay

2010-10-02T07:20:00.000-07:00

If you are having trouble with wedging, this video will help!

One person can change everything! The Mata Ortiz Story!

2010-09-17T20:03:00.000-07:00

Begin Texturing Pots!

2010-09-13T14:04:00.001-07:00

Check out Michael Wisners pots! Images on his cite will help you with your repeated patterns.
When you are finished begin on your Olla that is being made out of the red clay. This pot will be burnished.

http://michaelwisnerpottery.com/

Making a Mata Ortiz Pot!

2010-09-01T07:06:00.000-07:00

Jorge Quintana visits from Mata Ortiz!

2010-09-01T06:57:00.000-07:00

Organic and found form moulds!

2010-08-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

Bring in organics to put in a mould. We will be creating spriggs! Start thinking about your 30 poured moulds that will be turned into a sculpture! Next up, a two piece mould!

What is a makers mark?

2010-08-25T18:12:00.000-07:00

You should be finished making 5 initial stamps. Please place on grey metal cart and I will fire them. You should also have 5 different symbol stamps! Place everything on the cart with a piece of paper with your name underneath when you are finished!

Everyone is doing a great job! Just keep doing what you are doing!!

ORGANIC!

2010-03-18T20:19:00.000-07:00

Organic Forms
5 organic forms/pinch pot
Must function as one piece/Look related/Unity must be apparent
10 references that will inform and inspire your work/Post on blog

Make sure you check out the P drive/Teachers/Rogers/Organic Forms
There are 3 folders with with various artists work that you can look at.

Check out the stack of amazing books that have organic form references under the dry erase board.

WRAPPING IT ALL UP! 3rd QTR ENDS!

2010-03-03T15:49:00.000-08:00

Ollas x 2 should be completed
1- Repeated Design/ Mata Ortiz Influence
2-Burnished with design/smoked

Home for whistle/slab constructed

Blogs/Updated for Critique!

Great job everyone!!!

This week 22-26

2010-02-21T06:48:00.001-08:00

Since I was out Thursday and Friday last week, I am not sure exactly where everyone is on their projects.

1. Monday- Mobile lab will once again be available in the room. All blogs are due with reflection of finished work and work in progress. Remember to include images.

2. Tuesday-Throwing Demo- Students who have completed handbuilding assignments will rotate onto the wheel for 4 weeks. Handbuilders will begin work on Organic Forms.

3. Wed-Throwing Review/Set up of wheels

4- Thurs-Class is broken into two groups/ New rotation has begun!

5.Friday-Work day

Wheel Rotation Begins!

2010-02-13T19:34:00.000-08:00

Wheel Demo Thursday
Blogs are due Wedesday (Mobile Lab will be available on Tuesday)
You should have 2 0llas finished before beginning your wheel rotation.
You should also have finished your slab constructed piece.

Olla work begins!

2010-01-29T08:22:00.000-08:00

We will start this project by looking at the Mata Ortiz video.
You will be making 2 Ollas. I will be textured, and the other will be burnished.
Make sure to wrap up your pots as you have been shown in class or they will dry out.
You are responsible for making your own texture tool.
Make sure you check out the websites on the board for ideas for possible shapes.
I look forward to seeing what you make!

Whistles are DUE!

2010-01-17T09:51:00.001-08:00

Whistles Due: Thursday
Two Whistles

1. Burnished- Design with lines that change into forms. Flowing form that continues throughout.
This piece will be smoked black.
2. Animal Whistle/Must have reference that you turn in with finished piece. Choice of 2 raku
glazes for this piece.

We will begin on ollas on Friday! You will be making two Ollas. One with a repeated pattern and one that is smooth.

After the Olla's are finished we will divide into two groups wheel/hand.

WHISTLES!

2010-01-12T18:12:00.000-08:00

Continue creating TWO whistles
1-Whistle/Sculptural/Burnished/Non-objective
2-Whistle/Animal with Reference/Mixed Media

Two choices for firing techniques: Raku/Smoked!
Your whistles are looking amazing!
Work quickly!

We begin on your TWO OLLA'S next week!

Then we will divide into two groups/ wheel people / handbuilders!

We will start on our blogs in 2 weeks!

Don't forgot to photograph all finished work and hold onto sketches and references!!!!!

Welcome 2nd Semester PotteryStudents!

2009-12-29T21:29:00.000-08:00

We are going to spend the first week settling in.
We will work in the studio on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday.
On Wednesdays I will demo or we will work on our blogs.
Try to pay your 25.00 Pottery 1 fee as soon as possible!
Start your blog as soon as you can!

End of the Quarter!

2009-11-29T17:53:00.001-08:00

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break!!!
Now we really need to focus.

Remember to photograph all work for your final !
-pods
-sculptural piece
-shoe

Rotation 3 -Make sure you are on the wheel everyday!

You must print-out your blogs and put them on my desk in order to receive credit!!!

Wrap Up time1

2009-11-11T11:21:00.000-08:00

Last day to work in class on the following items: Friday, November 13th
-shoe
-animal
-mold

Sculptural piece: Due : November 24th (Tuesday)
This is the last day before Thanksgiving break!

Wheel Rotation #2/ Must be on wheel 16th!
New rotation begins after Thanksgiving Break.

SO MUCH TO DO, SO LITTLE TIME~

2009-10-25T18:44:00.001-07:00

Wheel Rotation 2- Make sure you have scheduled a time to work with me: 1 on 1
I am available 2,5, and 8.

Handbuilders-
-Finish shoe- Turn in to me for a grade.
-Animal
-Sculptural Piece
-Organic Forms
-Olla's (x3)

Make sure you are recording progress and process on your blogs!

Blogs Due: Monday

2009-10-10T09:33:00.000-07:00

Blogs are due on Monday!

Make sure to answer all questions on the hand-out!

Remember to use spellcheck! Capitalize all of your I's! You are not sending me a text message!

Hand builders-

-Don't forget to include images of all your work !

-Answer all of the questions in complete sentences.

Wheel Throwers
-Explain the process and tools. Pay close attention to the sheet I handed out!!!

Organic Forms

2009-09-26T12:56:00.001-07:00

OrganicNatural, or referring to nature in shape or form. Organic is the opposite of synthetic.

You will need:

8-10 Images of form that will inpire and inform your work.

Plan- wall piece, group of items- How will objects relate to each other?

INSTALLATION PIECE

2009-09-16T16:33:00.000-07:00

IT TAKES MANY VOICES TO TELL A SINGLE STORY- FALL CELEBRATION INSTALLATION PIECE

Bring in Animals

2009-09-13T12:04:00.000-07:00

Lisa Clague

Tiziana Bendall-Brunello

http://www.vesselgallery.com/animalmagic/pieces.php?company=Bodil%20Soderlund

Shoes are due Friday

2009-09-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Remember to weigh your shoe before you start.
Let piece dry slowly- very slowly!
Keep it thin!
Document your learning! Grab the camera
We will start blogs next week and you will need images of process with reflections.

Make sure to put images of stamps, and pods with designs on your blog.

If you have questions, ask before the deadline!

Throwing Rotation Begins!

2009-09-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

http://pottery.about.com/od/centeringonthewheel/ss/centering_6.htm

It takes many voices to tell a single story...

2009-09-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

Installation Art?

How can each of us create a group of pieces that can be combined to create a whole?

Look at these images- Lets talk about ideas in class!!

ADVANCED POTTERY/I.B./A.P. Students

2009-08-16T07:12:00.000-07:00

if you are an advanced pottery/I.B./A.P. student I am glad you are checking out all of the various sites. But you should be checking this site http://potteryadvibrogers.blogspot.com/
for information about your class! GO!!!!!

Thanks!
Lisa

Shoe Ideas/Images from last years Sole Purpose Show!

2009-08-09T10:40:00.001-07:00

Shoe at NCECA Show

Plinth Gallery/Denver Colorado

2009-08-08T20:16:00.001-07:00

Start looking around!!!!

http://plinthgallery.com/exhibitions/

Fall 2009 Pottery Students!

2009-08-04T06:24:00.001-07:00

Students!

I can't wait to get going on our projects! We will start out the first four weeks of class handbuilding and then divide the class (1/2 throwing, 1/2 handbuilding)
The first four weeks of class will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the clay bodies we use, and become familiar with a variety of building techniques (pinch, slab, coil).

If you have any old shoes that you think are extremely cool, or funky, please bring them in!

Hope you all had a great summer!

Lisa Rogers

Final Blog

2009-05-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

Final Blog/or I-Book Entries

Images of work in progress with reflection.
Sketches of gesture ideas. (Scan)
Images of artists work that inspired your work. (This is not optional, it must be included!)
Hair Influences (Photograph, artists work, sketches)
Gesture Influences (sketches, photographs, artists work)
Hand Position (Photograph, sketch,artists work)
Clothing Influences - (Photograph, artists work, sketches)

Reflection of the process should be included.
Your intent should be stated. What idea are you communicating? What is the plan?
What are you thinking? What is your goal as an artist?

If you have questions, ask them. I get paid to answer your questions. Its always better to ask than not ask. Remember to ask questions, before the project is due, so you can make the appropriate changes.

I look forward to seeing your final blogs!
Lisa

FINAL PROJECT/TORSO

2009-05-19T06:13:00.000-07:00

All Torsos Must Include:

Head-
- Two eyes/Well defined eyelids and pupils
-Eyebrows/Correct Placement
-Nose/Nasal Septum/Correct Placement
-Mouth/All muscles of lips included
-Neck/Muscles of neck are well defined
-Muscles of face are included/ Face is built up using muscles/additive
-Clothing is well defined with details/stitching/ wrinkles/separates from the body

Torso-
Muscles of torso are added and defined
Arms are placed correctly on the torso/preportional correct
Gesture is included in the arm placement

Expression is included in the face/References are used

This is the final project. Remember that since this is a studio class you must be present to receive studio points. In order to progress and be successful studio time is essential. You are welcome to come in and work during open studio time on Wednesday/20th 1-3, and on Saturday from 9-1. Let's get this done!

2009-05-19T06:12:00.000-07:00

Wheel People

2009-05-05T15:41:00.001-07:00

Plan for end of year on blogs and in IBook
Seniors must conference with me/ final projects/ final firing/ pick-up dates
Document all completed work for a grade.
Remember to record all glazes used and how they were applied.

Sculpture People

2009-05-05T15:37:00.000-07:00

Torso with Arms are due: May 15th
Update Blogs/IBooks
Progress/Ideas/Surface finish ideas
Mixed Media?
Sketches
Artists that will inform and inspire your work.

Check out this great blog I.B./2D

2009-05-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

http://deadbeatpending.blogspot.com/

This is a great example of what a blog should look like when you have completed two years of work. The self reflection is well done and the work is beautiful!

Great Website! Look at it!

2009-04-29T13:27:00.001-07:00

http://www.ceramicartsdaily.org/

Congratulations Pottery Students!

2009-04-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

Drawing
Honorable Mention: “My Sister Joi” Cortney Ragin - Legacy
3rd Place: “Wolf” Alyce Mendoza - Thornton
2nd Place: “Heart & Soul” Mark Makarov-Junev - Thornton
1st Place: “Distorted Grid” Aaron Lamb - Thornton

Painting
HM: “Self Portrait” Emily Hyatt - Legacy
3rd Place: “Kiss” Zak Spatafore - Mountain Range
2nd Place: “Gibb” Emily Hyatt - Legacy
1st Place: “Legend” Markarius Williams - Thornton

Printmaking
HM: “The Star” Mai Vue – Mountain Range
3rd Place: “Don Quixote” Roman Martinez - Mountain Range
2nd Place: “Eskimo Story” Britta Schmitt - Thornton
1st Place: “War” Evan Daiss – Vantage Point

Traditional Photo
HM: untitled Brandon Mah - Thornton
3rd Place: “A Simpler Time” Ronald Bettridge - Northglenn
2nd Place: “Lost” Mackenzie Cranford – Mountain Range
1st Place: “Greetings Alice” Sam Scharrer - Legacy

Alternative Photo
HM: untitled Michael Painter - Northglenn
3rd Place: “Before and After” Ryan Roberts - Legacy
2nd Place: “Thoughts” Richard Arellano - Legacy
1st Place: “Reflection” Brooke Vargas - Horizon

Digital Art
HM: “Fire + Ice” Bobby Hill – Vantage Point
3rd Place: “The End is Near” Rick Mayer - Vantage Point
2nd Place: “Death From Above” Evan Daiss - Vantage Point
1st Place: “Black Book Remix” Nate Dyer - Vantage Point

Communications Design
HM: “Radeke Zoo” Antonette Jacobson - Bollman
3rd Place: “Climbing Trees with Levi” Levi Arthur – Vantage Point
2nd Place: “Vicious” Teaka Fernandez - Bollman
1st Place: “Tatos Order Form” Connor Pascale - Bollman

Hand Built Clay
HM: Place: “Peach Tree” Amelia Engleman - Horizon
3rd Place: “Ancient Chimney” Carolyn Pitcher – Mountain Range
2nd Place: “Strawberry Fields Forever” Sara LeMasters - Legacy
1st Place: “High Heel” Tara Sain - Horizon

Wheel Thrown Clay
HM: Place: “Shino Platter” Jordan Pieper - Thornton
3rd Place: “Saggar Bottle Set”Flor Widmar - Thornton
2nd Place: “Communion” Kevin Sakaguchi - Thornton
1st Place: “Crystalline Bottle Set” Dominique Gaudyn - Thornton

2D Mixed Media
HM: “ Self Portrait” Daniel Reed-Gonzalez - Thornton
*3rd Place: “Assimilation” Nhuong-Sao Ton - Thornton *3rd and 2nd
*2nd Place: “Mixed Media Composition” Sao Ton Nhongorder
1st Place: “Beaded Relationship” Tamara Novikova – Thornton

3D Mixed Media
HM: “Growth” Macarena Salazar - Thornton
3rd Place: “I’M O.K.” Karrington Richardson - Thornton
2nd Place: “Contemporary Bindings” Angel Lam - Thornton
1st Place: “Stage Show” Cori Terahari / Dominique Gaudyn – Thornton

Sculpture
HM: “Memory Box” Crystal Ho - Thornton
3rd Place: “Techno Ostrich” Carrissa Fincher - Thornton
2nd Place: “Two Tone Party Extravaganza” Jarrett Vigil – Vantage Point
1st Place: “Pods” Pablo Estrada – Thornton

Jewelry
HM: “Emotion Necklace” Rachel Thomas - Legacy
3rd Place: “Brass & Copper Fabrication” Jared Mielkus – Mountain Range
2nd Place: “Scarab” Dereck Guerrero - Northglenn
1st Place: “Wings to Fly” Cassandra Monroe – Thornton

High School Board of Education Purchase Award
Chris Trimble – “Cash Register Building” Hand Built Clay - Horizon

Sculpture Video From Gallery In Scottsdale

2009-04-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

Check out this video. It has images of many up and coming sculpture people in America. I bet you know who some of the artists are already. (Cynthia Consentino, ???, Can you guess who any of the other artists are? Let's talk about this in class.
Does looking at this clip give you any ideas? (Body position, surface finishing, size???)

ADVANCED POTTERY

2009-04-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

TURN IN YOUR I-BOOKS WITH YOUR BLOGS SECURELY FASTENED INSIDE OF THEM TO MR. WYATT ON MONDAY. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T FORGET, THIS WILL AFFECT YOUR GRADE!
I WILL BE BACK ON TUESDAY, LET'S MAKE A LOT OF ART BEFORE THE YEAR IS OVER1

LISA

BLOGS/I-BOOKS ARE DUE!

2009-04-25T15:21:00.000-07:00

Please refer to previous assignment (Blogs)
Make sure all required information is included on your blog (Images, influences, work in progress, plan for the future, etc....)
Print out blog and put it in your I-Book.
Add notes/sketched/ideas in the margin
This was really due last week! Turn it in now!!!!!!

Lisa

Wheel Throwers

2009-04-19T08:43:00.001-07:00

Tom Coleman Platter

Nested Bowls

Chris Gustin Bowl

Platter with slip

Bowl with decals

- (Alleghany Meadows photo below)-
STUDENTS/TASKS/BLOG/I-BOOK

-Photograph all work in progress
-Put anything you have to be bisqued in the kiln room.
-Glaze as soon as possible. I would like to fire the gas kiln (ASAP!)

If you are working on-

-Bottles: Set of 3 (All must be trimmed)
-One piece enclosed forms with lids Set of three that look related (Lid must fit!)
-Bowls: Set of six that stack and match exactly. Same size foot rings, height.
-Plates: Set of 6 Must stack. Same size footring. Same glaze. Make sure all plates get put --in the same firing. ( Why do you think that is important?) If you don't know, come talk with me-

Platters- 6 Do not need to match. Must be at least 8 pounds. Throw on plaster bats so they release easily. Rotate when drying (up and down) so they dry evenly.

Sculpture People/Advanced Pottery

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Student in my class at Penland. (Cristina Cordova workshop)

Cristina Cordova working on a head. Adding white clay to red, like we are doing in class.

Close up. Remember that loading a stiff brush with white clay and painting in the direction of the muscles will make the face look more realistic.

Remember to have a mirror, photographs, and an anatomical image with muscle details in front of you while you are working.

Pay attention to details. Look at the line of the lips. They are not straight. Why not? Because of the muscles under the skin.

Sculpture People-

Completed by Wednesday!
At the absolute latest!!!!

-one eye
-two eyes
-nose
-mouth
-ear

After completing the above try various surface finishing techniques on your face tiles
-cold finishing
-underglazes
-sgraffito
-raku
-sandblast back glaze/watercolor/ acrylic oil

Remember, influences (artists) must be included in blog and I-Book
Sketches/Photograph of facial expressions
Plan! Plan! Plan!
Will you use real hair? Is technical more important than concept? Why? What is the focus/idea?

Torsos must have arms/ It's always a good idea to practice small and then switch to a larger sculpture!

Look at the sculpture images I have included on the website! Import images into your blog.
I now have an I-Flip camera, so if you would like to include video clips of work in progress that is now possible! Yippee! ( I think this is quite exciting!)

Look at the following websites:

http://www.ferringallery.com/
http://www.cristinacordova.com/
http://www.tiptoland.com/
http://www.annnathangallery.com/pages/Sculpture.htm

Creating a Blog/ Advanced Pottery

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All students should have set up their blog by April 20th

Included on the blog-

A brief description of what you are trying to achieve. What you have created, and what you plan on creating.

-Images of work that will inform and inspire your work

-Images of work in progress

-Plan for work in progress

-Images of artists work that inspires you, and what it is that you like about their work. Is it the surface, form, size, etc????

-You should print out your blog and put it in your investigation notebook (your I-book)

-I will collect all of this information on Wednesday

-Do not forget to send my your blog address so that I can link it to the pottery website.
Lisa.Rogers@adams12.org