Clay Pinch Pot/Jewelry


Minnesota K-3 Visual Art Standards Used in This Lesson:

  • 1. Identify the elements of visual art including Color, line, shape, Form, Value, texture and space.

  • 2. Identify the tools, materials and techniques from a variety of two- and three-dimensional media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture.

  • 3. Identify the characteristics of visual artworks from a variety of cultures including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.

  • 4. Create original two- and three- dimensional artworks to express ideas, experiences or stories.

  • 6. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a variety of works of visual art.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Historical Pottery
  • Clay Skills: Scratch and Attach
  • Indent/Impress decoration techniques

    • Students are shown how to make a pinch pot and how to make a variety of handles. Attachment Techniques are demonstrated as well. "Scratch and Attach".

    Students are to make a small pinch pot with two handles on it and external decoration. These pots will be used to fire the beads of their next project, Clay Medallions/Jewelry.