Clay Storybook Goblets

During the Three-Dimensional Design unit of study, students in grades 6 and 7 were challenged to create a clay vessel that connected to some kind of storybook or fairytale.  Students studied the parts of a story and investigated different types of books that they could possibly use for their assignment.  After they had selected their story, students were asked to create a goblet that rendered information about that story in an interesting composition.  They were asked to use obvious facts of the story but to dig deep into the story's meaning and the way it was told.  Students learned about 3-D design as well as clay terminology and vocabulary to successfully speak and create artistic statements about their pieces.  Students first created drawings of their designs and then worked with clay to complete their piece.  After the clay was fired, students painted and added found objects to complete their design.  Here are some examples of what the students created.

"The Giving Tree"

 

 "Alice in Wonderland"

"Pinocchio"

"The Hungry Caterpillar"

"The Cat and the Hat"

"Treasure Island"

"Finding Nemo"