1ST GRADE: CLAY TEXTURED

6TH GRADE: ILLUMINATED LETTERS

3RD GRADE: OAXACAN ANIMALS

2ND GRADE: PINCH POTS

 Students learned to make pinch pots by rolling a smooth ball of clay. To make a hole in the center students used their thumb!

 Students used their hands like a claw to pinch the clay to make the opening in the center bigger.

 Clay tools and other items were used to create textures and designs on their clay pot.

After the clay was dry students glazed them with their color of choice. After the kiln they looked like this....

6TH GRADE: CLAY PLATES

Students chose  traditional designs and patterns from a variety of different countries and cultures to design their plates. They were able to chose from their own culture or one they wanted to learn more about.

 To start, students drew their design on a circle that was the same size as their plate.

 Students learned to roll a slab. To roll a slab a piece of clay must be rolled flat to the same thickness.

 The slab was pressed into a plastic plate mold  and the sides were trimmed with clay tools.

 The designs were carved into the clay with various tools.

After the plates were fired in the kiln one (bisque fired), students glazed them.  After glazing they were put in the kiln again.

4TH GRADE: ORIGAMI

 4th grade had so much fun creating Origami Frogs!! Student learned that following and reading directions and patience are the key to successful Origami.

 Many symbols appear in Origami directions and it is important to learn what the symbols mean. Precise folding is also important while creating Origami.

 Students added personal touches.

A jumping frog!!!

2ND GRADE CLAY PINCH POTS