ART for 1170

I was very happy with the results from this year's clay masks. I have over 150 fifth grade students and the variety of styles was clearly evident. Each mask was to have a subtractive quality (clay taken away), an additive feature (clay added to the mask) and texture. The most successful used all three qualtities. We created the patterns using this method http://artfor1170.blogspot.com/2011/04/clay-masks-making-pattern-fifth-grade.html .   I'm also really liking the stroke and coat glazes I purchased from Saxs.

 I know you've seen some of the masks that fifth graders make mid year but I just picked these up from the art show and had a chance to really study how wonderful they really are.  Just had to share!

The drying phase, this is where I run into trouble. I have almost 100 fifth graders at each school. So finding space for them to dry is a challenge. I like for each mask to have a subtractive and additive component but as you can see some student will skip the additive portion.  I also show them how to ball up a small piece of newspaper to give the mask a curved appearance.  I was really pleased with how the masks turned out this year.