Free Clay Project

Finally students get to make a clay project of their own choice. They should make something that is meaningful in some way.

I always tell them that if they do a project just because they have to, it won't turn out as good as if it has some significance or is meaningful to them. So if they need to make a box, they should think about how they could use that box. It could hold jewelry or keys or spare change, etc. Or maybe they can place initials or a name on it or even a small sculpture on it to signify a special person.



Evaluation:
1 point -- Large enough to be hollow
2 points -- Artistic merit (make it meaningful)
3 points -- Unusual or original
4 points -- Quality and workmanship
10 points total



Ideas

  • Set of bowls
  • Salt and Pepper shakers
  • Portrait sculpture
  • Mug or set of mugs
  • Candle holder(s)
  • Pencil holder
  • Sculpture of a pet
  • Sculpture of an imaginary animal
  • Relief Sculpture/Wall hanging
  • Sinks
  • Teapot
  • Waste Basket
  • Flower vase
  • Cookie Jar
  • Figurine to set on the shelf
  • Fossil
  • Piggy Bank
  • Juice Pitcher
  • Tic Tac Toe board and pieces