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Ceramic Projects

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Takajo 09 Art Show Pictures from the art show. Here is a list of ceramic projects I did with the kids at camp: Sea Creatures- Most of these creatures are made from a simple pinch pot and appendages are added on. Totem Pole- Wrap a slab of clay around a plastic covered cube to create a cylinder. Add features and put in a inner coil. Masks- Lay a slab of clay over a plastic mask or bowl and cut out sides and carve in features. Slab Box- Cut up slabs and slip and score together. Add inner coil and handle. Critter Armies- Creative small figurines. Coil Pot- Coils laid on top of each other. Plaques- Slabs that are carved. Monsters- Start with a pinch pot and go from there. Wheel Thrown Work- Keep it simple when starting. Texture Cups- Slab cups rolled on rubber texture pads. Mug on a Mug- Create a face on a pinch cup. Bananagram Crossword Mosaic- Created Bananagram letter tiles all summer to play the game. At the end of the summer we created a giant crossword with camp related words and

Camp Takajo

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Hey Guys, if you didn't know I am in Naples, Maine teaching ceramics at Camp Takajo. It has been fun and a little exhausting. Here are some pictures of me with friends in Maine.