Beginning 3-D Art with Mrs. GravesCoil Method:

Crazy Vase

Visual Arts Standards:• 1.5 Analyze the material used by a given artist

and describe how its use influences the meaning of the work.

• 2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

• 2.2 Prepare a portfolio of original two-and three-dimensional works of art that reflects refined craftsmanship and technical skills.

Vocabulary:• Coil construction =

Rolling clay into rope-like pieces and then coiling them upon one another to create the desired form

Materials:White earthenware clay, clay tools, low fire earthenware glazes

Lesson Objectives:All students will exhibit mastery in…• How to roll out clay coils by

hand• Constructing a form using coils• Creating designs with coils

Project Requirements:• 6” – 8” tall, at least 3” diameter at

widest point• Inside walls are smoothed completely

while outside still shows the coils• Coil designs are incorporated within the

vase• Vase is glazed using 2 or more colors as

directed

Due Dates:• Green ware finished: Friday 11/16• Final project complete (worth 100

points, graded using 3-D Art Beginning Scoring Rubric): TBD