Tag Archives: ceramics

Dec11

Wakefield High School Ceramic 1 Art Students have just completed their hand-building unit for term 1. It has been an unconventional start to the school year, to say the least. Although very different, the productivity coming from the Hybrid model has been a very exciting process. More focused time has been spent on project/sketchbook planning, and the detail in the students’ work proves it. Term one exposed the students to three construction methods, pinch, joined vessel pinch, as well as slab construction. The surface treatments that were explored were; sgraffito, slip and score with appendages, and underglaze painting. Very excited to see where this year takes these students.

Summer Milsky, Sam Boudreau, Nicole Miller

Mar7

Look for WHSArt at the Cultural Exchange this weekend

Posted on March 7, 2019 by admin

Look for WHSArt at the Cultural Exchange this weekend

The Arts Collaborative of Wakefield and Albion Cultural Exchange (ACE) are excited to announce the second annual Art & edibles exhibit, a three-day celebration of food-inspired art creations and art-inspired food innovations. Taking place at the ACE Center at 9 Albion St. in Downtown Wakefield, the exhibit is free of charge and open to food and art lovers of all ages on the following dates and times:

– Thursday, March 7, 6 pm – 8pm.

– Friday, March 8, 6 pm – 8pm.

– Saturday, March 9, 10 am – 1pm.

WHSArt is represented in the exhibit with selected art from Art 2 students and 14 ceramic artists.

Nov6

Monster Mugs

Posted on November 6, 2018 by admin

Monster Mugs

Ceramics students put the FUN in functional with a playful project that teaches the basics of ceramic hand building.

May19

Children’s Literature Inspired Bookends

Posted on May 19, 2017 by admin

Children’s Literature Inspired Bookends

Oct27

Joined Vessel “MONSTERS”

Posted on October 27, 2016 by admin

Joined Vessel “MONSTERS”

Ceramic 1 students have just completed their hand-building unit for term one. To complete the pinch pot unit, students created a joined vessel monster.

Essential Understandings

A successful joined vessel should be considered seamless. Additional pieces could be added to establish a stronger emphasis of the overall composition.

Objective of the project:

– Student monsters must have had at least one eye and a mouth for an opening. Craftsmanship is important in this lesson, as you don’t want any of the added details to break off in construction. Both positive and negative space should be emphasized.

-Lastly students were expected to glaze the monster with 3 or more glaze color choices.

Art Elements – Form, Space and Color
Principles of Design – Emphasis

Massachusetts State Frameworks: Visual Art
PreK–12 STANDARD 1: Methods, Materials, and Techniques
1.10 Use electronic technology for reference and for creating original work
PreK–12 STANDARD 2: Elements and Principles of Design
2.15 Create artwork that demonstrates understanding of the elements and principles of design in establishing a point of view, a sense of space, or a mood

May1

Visual Arts Day/Night Virtual Slideshow

Posted on May 1, 2016 by admin

Visual Arts Day/Night Virtual Slideshow

April 7 & 8, 2016

Jan24

Ceramics – Delicious Food

Posted on January 24, 2014 by admin

Ceramics – Delicious Food

In Term 2, our Ceramic students worked again in hand building. They were asked to recreate a delicious piece of food, and make it as realistic as possible. I think they look great, just don’t try to eat them!