Read the article in “Pottery Making Illustrated” by Courtney Murphy about how she hand builds nesting forms. Answer questions in from the playlist in your notebook.
- Complete at least three different sketches in your notebook. Make a maquette to help work through the planning process.
- Find examples of nesting or stacking forms that are interesting to you, analyze how they work together as a set and individual pieces.
- Build your forms
- Spend some time researching examples of how you might create texture and glaze your work. Create test tiles so you are confident in your choices.
- Reflect on your process, progress and results in your blog.
This does not have to be a vessel project, you could nest or stack a sculpture as well.
Find page 21 in the PDF “Pottery Making Illustrated” The Article is My Courtney Murphey https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8gQtM9zMUh6WVlhQkRYVXpYX28
How does she use thin cotton in her building process? What could you use in place of a large plaster mold to form the base of your vessels? Explain a helpful tip that you learned from this article? Would you recommend it to a friend? Why or why not? |
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Plan:
In your notebook sketch three different ideas for nesting or stacking form. Identify areas that require precise pre-planning so they fit together correctly. |
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Reflect:
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Suggested resources:
Ceramics Art Daily Nifty Nests Art Stream Alleghany Meadows |
Some more student examples: