One idea I think that would make a great lesson is
where every one starts with a box (all use same size
templates to start with)- then go beyond the box. See
Women Beyond Borders (starting with a wood box).
http://www.womenbeyondborders.org/ex_intro.htm
Students could design their ceramic box around their
culturl heritage - or around their personality -
identity - add sculptural elements and/or assemblage.
Here is Mexico:
http://www.womenbeyondborders.org/wbb.asp?country=Mexico
Boxes for the kids could be any shape - but maybe set
a maximum size like 6" x 9". These could be functioanl
boxes - or sculptural or both.
Send in one image of student work using any of these
artists as inspiration to add to the Ceramics idea
page. Include name of your school and brief
description of your project. I am certain that all of
these artists would like to inspire students.
