7th and 8th Grade Art

The students have finished glazing their face pots and are waiting for their turn in the kiln for the final firing. In between the building and firing of the face pots, we have begun a new wood building project in the Maker Space. The students have measured, marked, completed the layout and plans for the jelly bean dispenser project. Each student had a 2x6x24" piece of wood to construct their dispenser. They had to accurately measure for all the pieces needed, received one on one lessons using the chop saw and cut out their pieces. There were a few students having trouble figuring out the layout, but all eventually were able to complete an accurate plan. The next step will be assembly, drilling the holes using the drill press and designing the sliding dispenser mechanism. They are following all the safety rules and are enjoying using the power tools.