Ceramic Art Lesson Clay Art Project Pencil Holder Art Project Ceramics Activity

In this Ceramic Pencil Holder Art Lesson, students learn to make a ceramic pencil holder using slab building techniques. They combine slab building and decorative methods, using a variety of processes, materials, tools and techniques to create the piece.

The lesson comes with a visual and text step-by-step (each step on its own page with a description), a lesson plan, a finished example, a rubric and a step-by-step handout. The lesson demonstrates building only. Finishing ceramic art is a separate process, so you choose whether to glaze, underglaze or paint based on the resources and budget in your classroom.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• About the Art Resource: learning objectives, hand-building techniques and creative exploration
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) with materials, learning outcomes, instructional goals and "Teacher Does/Student Does" instructions
• Bulletin Board Sign
• 4 Ways to Finish Ceramic Art Pieces Handout
• Artist Reflection Worksheet
• Artist Statement Template and Assessment
• 2 Circular Slab Templates for cutting and tracing even circles
• Ceramic Pencil Holder Step-by-Step Handout (2 pages) covering slab construction, scoring, slipping and assembling
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step (16 slides), an image-supported walkthrough of the whole process
• Example of Completed Art Piece, a good hook before students begin
• Rubric for Art Piece assessing craftsmanship, creativity, construction techniques and lesson objectives
• Ceramic Art Reflection Page for self-assessment and teacher feedback

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan and gather the materials in advance, then read through the visual and text step-by-steps. You may want to make a sample yourself so you are ready to help students. Photocopy the handouts you need, such as the step-by-steps and rubric, and print the example in color to show before the lesson as your hook.

Project the step-by-step pages for students to follow, show them under a document camera (best printed in color), or use them as your own guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a picture and a text description.

Materials: 30 step-by-step handouts, your choice of clay (typically firing clay), wood tools, paper towel, a scoring tool such as a plastic fork, and rubber ribs, metal tools or stamps.

FAQ

Does it show how to glaze or paint the pencil holder?

The lesson demonstrates building only. A handout explains 4 ways to finish ceramic art pieces, and you choose the finish that suits your resources.

What building techniques do students use?

Slab construction, scoring, slipping and assembling, plus decorative methods.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic