PINCH SERIES

FREE CHOICE ASSIGNMENT

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

To create a unique and thoughtful project using the

PINCH POT method

Your pots must have a foot

Your project must explore and show off your refined

skills in pinch

Explore surface decoration through texture,form,

negative space and surface decoration (glaze)

Sculpt your project with the best craftsmanship possible

Create a series of pinch pots (that go together) 3-5

Examples of things to try:

A set of pinch pots - apart or connected as group

Nesting pots – Layered within each other

A pot with a lid – closed form

A large pinch pot – abstract or figurative

Functional pots in a set - cup, planter,

windchime, etc

Your goals as an artist:

This is your first

opportunity to truly

create whatever you

want

Use this opportunity to

communicate your

knowledge and skill to

me, and your point of

view to you peers

Freedom

Choice

Expression

Creativity

Craftsmanship

Follow standard

procedures/directions

NEXT STEPS….

Create 3-5 or more

sketches to show your

idea.

Include how you will

create using a foot

Include your surface

decoration ideas (glaze

and texture)

Class Website/Blog

Check for videos on

specific techniques

New mays to make

feet

How to make a

successful handle

How to add textures