Natural Forms Clay Vessel Sculpture Workshop: Year 9

Form & Texture

AimThe aim of this workshop is to make a Ceramic Vessel that is
Organic/Natural in form. We will take inspiration from Textures and
Form that are found in the Natural Environment. You will need to
source imagery of textures and forms as a starting point for your
work and then complete at least three design sketches in your DW.

Step 1-

Go to the Weebly and look at the separate PowerPoint on with 34 slides of

artists to inspire you. Choose two Artists at least.

Step 2 - Create at least a double page of Artist research. You must look at LEAST two
artists for inspiration.
These pages should include the following
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Images of the Artists work

Relevant facts about the Artist
Your opinions on the Artists work
A transcription of their work
Describe the art work and how the work has inspired you.
Express your opinions and judgements.
What were the artists influences?
What techniques have they used?
Reflect upon what you are looking at.
What have these artists taught you?

Use key vocabulary.

Step 3

If you have been inspired by leaves, shells etc., use Pinterest and Google
images to research images of their Form that inspire you. Do some drawings of these
forms to inspire your own ideas.

Step 4

Now you must research textures that you would like to apply to this form.

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Step 5

Draw 3 ideas for your ceramic artwork and then choose which one you would
like to create. Dont forget to draw your designs from different angles, e.g. what will the
top look like, what will two sides look like?

VocabularyClay- Clay is a finely textured material substance that is pliable when wet and can
be hardened when dry or from firing.

Clay carving tools- Tools made from wood and metal that help you to

manipulate the clay and to create fine details in the soft clay.

Coil- A coil is a long form of clay that is rolled into a slender snake-like form in
order to produce pottery or other ornamental structures.

Slab A slab of clay is a flat, sliced, rolled or pressed mass of clay.

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Wedging- Wedging prepares clay to be used by removing air bubbles that might
exist. One can do it manually by smacking the clay into a cube on a wood surface.

Slip- Slip is a suspension in water of clay and/or other materials used in the production
of ceramic ware. Slip can be used to join sections of unfired ware, such as slabs,
coils, handles and spouts

Kiln- A kiln is a thermally insulated chamber, or oven, in which a controlled

temperature regime is produced. Uses include the hardening, burning or drying
materials. Kilns are also used for the firing of materials, such as clay and other
raw materials, to form ceramics.

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Remember you can choice whether you want to use the pinch, slab or coil
method. It completely depends on your choice and technical design.
Best of Luck,

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