1. Ceramics Terms Ceramics: Greek word for keramos, meaning “potter’s clay.” Dates back to c. 25,000 BC. Kiln: Oven in which to fire clay. 2. Terms/Definitions Kneading/wedging:…

Slide 1Clay Handbuilding Techniques Pinch Coil Slab Paddle (Hollowing-out) Slide 2 Basic Handbuilding Techniques Pinch- using the thumb and fingers to press a ball of clay…

Slide 1 Slide 2 The land around you, no matter where you live, is made of rock. If you live in a place that has good rich soil, the soil itself is finely broken down or weathered…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8 Slide 9 Requirements: You are to create a 3-D Sculpture out of clay that has your name or other approved word.…

Slide 1  Much of our understanding of Greek society comes from pottery because there is so much of it left!  Greek pottery may be divided in four broad categories:…

Warm up: (in sketchbook) Draw and label the following- Warm up: (in sketchbook) Draw and label the following- Clay Wire cutter Banding Wheel Wooden Rib Needle Tool Fettling…

Clay Hand Building Techniques Clay Handbuilding Techniques Pinch Coil Slab Paddle (Hollowing-out) Basic Handbuilding Techniques Pinch- using the thumb and fingers to press…

Requirements: You are to create a 3-D Sculpture out of clay that has your name or other approved word. It must be a minimum of 4 different characters You will need to color…