1st year pinch pot creatures.

Learning Outcomes.

•  To design and create a clay coiled pot creature, while also exploring

  
  
  ·                     form,
  ·                     tactile texture,
  ·                     pattern,
  ·                     colour
  ·                     Clay techniques and skills
  ·                     Research skills
  ·                     Design skills
  

  • Painting techniques and skills.

http://floraceramics.com/PinchPotExamples.html

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/321866704590343706/

Step 1

Mark making in clay. Creating tactile patterns.

What is pattern? All elements are used in pattern, can you spot them in the examples below? 

http://simswiki.info/images/thumb/a/a2/Arches.jpg/287px-Arches.jpg

http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/diamond-pattern-shape-background-12253426.jpg

http://www.colourbox.com/preview/5011074-436268-seamless-metal-grill-with-diamond-shape-pattern-vector-illustration.jpg


http://www.pollyannapickeringstudio.co.uk/products_pictures/14192-7.jpg


http://demilked.uuuploads.com/nature-pattern-photography/nature-pattern-photography-18.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSl3JoG_TJAtFO7nNiNOiXrEVl_dQ14YEYs7q2l27ZyGJPlcK3l


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3790881052_5975ddac48.jpg

http://static.squarespace.com/static/5117a7cde4b04c436edbf7d5/51d853ebe4b0e11051514e23/51d853f9e4b0e110515153a1/1277674256000/D304076-Edit.jpg?format=original


Homework. 

1. Describe in your own words the meaning of pattern and write this description into your sketchbook. Collect images of 5 patterns and stick them below your description.
2. Collect images of the creature you would like to create.

Step 2

Using your collected images of the creature you would like to create, design on paper how you will evolve your creatures from your research. Use the images above to be inspired not to copy.

Homework

Finish the design process with colour and pattern included 

Step 3

Learn how to create a coiled pot. Using your mark making techniques, turn the coiled pot into a creature.
http://www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Pottery-tips/Making-a-clay-coiled-pot-Lakeside-Pottery-Tutorial.htm

Step 4

From your previous painting project, mix colours and paint your creature.