This December 2nd and 3rd graders worked on Still Life art. Kindergarten and 1st graders created seasonal projects. Fourth and fifth graders worked on special effects with water color, reviews of new art vocabulary words and artist statements. All students completed clay projects and learned about the 'real mud clay' process. Our hand-built clay pots and artifacts are for decorative uses only. We do not use glazes. I have fired all real clay art one time. That is called bisque ware. Students did a good job with pattern and color decorations using various art room materials that are student friendly and safe. Part of learning about the clay process is understanding that fired, finished clay art is breakable. Sometimes clay art cracks in the kiln or in the drying or cooling process. Students who did not complete a clay piece will get to make-up these lessons in 2016.
