Ceramics
Do you like to work with clay? Do you like to create your own ceramic pieces? Then this project is for you. In this project, you will learn a variety of skills to help you create a wonderful ceramic project that you will have forever. You will learn about three different clays: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, and how to finish each type.
Glazes - Unit 1
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Underglazes - Unit 2
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This unit is for members 8-18 years old. This unit is for those members with little or no experience in ceramics.
Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Glazes and glazing techniques
- Use of elementary tools
- Develop a ceramic vocabulary
- Practice skills of basic preparation of pieces for firing
- Finish and exhibit one or two pieces made
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This unit is for members 8-18 years old.
Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Underglazing skills
- Additional techniques for preparing articles for firing
- Use of additional tools and equipment
- Expand variety of familiar skills and techniques
- Finish and exhibit one or two pieces made using skills described in the manual
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Overglazes - Unit 3
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Unfired Finishes - Unit 4
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This unit is for members ages 8-18 years old.
Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Overglazing skills
- Finish and exhibit one or two pieces made using skills described in the manual
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This unit is for members 8-18 years old.
Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Skills and techniques associated with unfired finishes
- Finish and exhibit one or two pieces made using skills described in the manual
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Porcelain Dolls - Unit 5
Jr./Int./Sr.
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Hand Molded - Unit 6
Jr./Int./Sr
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This unit is for members 8-18 years old.
Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Learn how to assemble shoulder plate dolls
- Learn techniques and skills related to creating a life like doll
- Design, plan, and mold one or two pieces described in the manual
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This unit is for members 8-18 years old.
Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Skills related to hand molding
- Design, plan, and adapt one or two pieces described in the manual
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