Sneaker slip inspiration- student work examples

Project 1 and Slip UPDATE- IMPORTANT!

So Nathan mixed all the slips and they are the correct consistency. Do not add water at any time. If you think the slips or glazes are the wrong consistency tell myself or Nathan.

Also Longhorn red is terracotta. If you have longhorn red then you have the clay you need.

The slips are there and ready to be used. Your shoes should be slipped and dry by Thursday. I'll give you an extension but there will be no more class time to work and they will be put in the kiln room finished or not next Thursday at the start of class.

Alicia's student work! Self portrait as a knight.

Remember your ideas, sketches, and research are also due Thursday at the start of class. We will discuss as a class.

You guys are amazing and talented and I can't wait to see your shoes and the ideas you've come up with! Have a great weekend,

Weekly Inspiration- trompe l'oeil

David J. Gilhooly

• "3 Donuts". ceramic (1.75x3.25 in) 1973

Basic tools = sophisticated forms

The pinch pot is the most elemental of pottery forms requiring simply one’s hands and a lump of clay. Because of this, it is often the first technique most of us learn when introduced to clay.

But that doesn’t mean it is merely a beginner technique. Many artists use pinching techniques to make sophisticated or complex forms. Lily Zuckerman makes beautiful vessels starting from a solid lump of clay, with no clay added and very little cut away. In today’s post, an excerpt from our latest book release Sculpting and Handbuilding, she explains her process. – Jennifer Harnetty, editor.

The Process

“Starting with a solid block of clay, I slowly and methodically pinch the form. No clay is added and very little clay is trimmed away‚ encompassing many changes of state, from the uncomplicated lump, heavy with potential, through precarious and fluid chaos, and ending with the form.” 

1. Initial stages of forming a vessel with her fingertips from a thick clay slab. 

 2. Pinching out the two chambers of the tray.

via: ceramic arts daily. Full article and demo here.

Kate McDowell

Sculptor Kate McDowell interview here. If your interested in her work do a little more research, print some images you respond to of her work and write about it in your sketchbook.

Images to inspire your carving and modeling 3d skills.

Sneakers galore here and on Pinterest

Created another board for our class- check it out here!

Ceramic Shoes (bisque) ~Smith Middle School, Miss Murphy 4th grade slab construction

8th graders brought in a shoe or boot to use as inspiration for their clay project.

Student Work: Sneaker inspiration

Project 1: Trompe l'oeil Sneakers Due Sept 25th

Look, look again and learn. Using pinch and slab building techniques make an exact replica of a pair of sneakers. Reference the real shoe as well as your large black and white photographs to recreate and learn about building, modeling, carving and ultimately slipping with a gray scale your shoes. The best sculptures and learning will come from a pair of sneakers with variation of texture and a history of wear. The older the better!

remember the importance of slipping and scoring to attach. Think about all sides as well as interior and exterior of sneaker. really look at texture, stitching and rips or holes of your shoe(s). I'll give more details and demo the slab roller. Project due dry greenware in 3 weeks Thursday September 25th at the start of class.

For next Tuesday September 9th have your slab test tile (tbd) slipped and dry ready to put into kiln room. Complete your cup (there is time to start over or do 2 if your looking for that A and to learn) Have clay, tool, photos and be ready to start your shoes. Look up Marilyn Levine and print 3 of her sculptures to put into your sketchbook for reference and inspiration. Note title and say why you choose each work.

Have a good weekend!

Beginning Pinch Advice and Inspiration.

When attaching pinch forms together you have to score with your fork and slip and score some more then press together firmly. Once attached roll a small coil of clay to fill in gap between sides then smooth out with your metal rib tool. Remember closed forms must have a hole to let the air out!

For class Tuesday Sept 2nd:

- Look up a minimum of 5 cups on The Rosenfeild Collection site. Print out and put into sketchbook. Write who the artist is and why you choose that pot. http://rosenfieldcollection.com/?cat=16

-Finished 6" pinch cup form. No handles but have fun making it creative and yours. Attach all added parts the same way you did the 2 half moon- slip and score all attachments.

For your Pinch cups have fun with modeling on designs, carving and making an interesting and stable drinking vessel. Think about the foot and lip of the cup. Also how you will hold your cup? But no handles, this is not a mug, focus on the cup as a form and the surface. Make it at least 6" as clay the clay shrinks when it comes out of the kiln. Can't wait to see what you do! Keep cup and sphere covered in plastic. Do not let it dry out completely. Leatherhard is what we want.

Dierdre Daw

Todd Hayes

planter inspiration