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.
If students are making a Christmas gift, they must consider dry time and firing time to ensure their project is finished before Christmas Break starts.
Some ideas are:
Christmas ornament
Gift box
Snow Village piece
Toothbrush holder with wreath on side
Nativity set
Snowman with candy cane
Anything else you can think of that could be given as a gift
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
