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| 6th Grade Ceramics Projects...the long and tedious drying stage... I love working with clay and having the kids create clay projects, but it is SO time consuming that the blog has kind of been a 'back burner' item for a few weeks. My fifth graders are starting clay this week, so I may be hit and miss for another week or so. Anyway...sixth grade ceramics projects for the first semester are complete!!! I taught the kids how to make a clay coil, and a variety of techniques on how to build with coils. The kids then had the creative freedom to make/sculpt/build anything they wished...as long as everything started out as a coil! I love watching the kids create art as they go through that process of solving their own art making challenges. It's such a thrill and I wish there were more time in the year to do more clay. These projects will dry for about two weeks to allow the water to fully evaporate from them. I'll then 'fire' them in the kiln at 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit at which point the kids will choose to either paint or glaze their projects (...of course we'll let them cool off for a bit before handling them, lol...). My fifth graders are making "Dr. Seuss Houses" which I haven't done in YEARS. But just after the first day, I'm already loving the excitement and creativity!!! Pics of those coming soon... Happy Wednesday!!!  |
Welcome to my Creekview Intermediate Art Blog! Here you will find a weekly update on things going on in the CIS art room. These updates will range from information about projects, fundraisers, contests, and some goofy things that happen in the art room. Check back each week for regular Art Room Blog Updates! Thanks for visiting!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
FINALLY...an UPDATE!!!
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