7th and 8th Grade Art 

The clay projects have all been completed and I am excited to see the end result of their work. The students showed a strong ability to try a new and unknown technique and were willing to experiment with different processes. The final forms, pouring pictures or lanterns show a strong level of craftsmanship and attention to the surface. Students that were not as successful with the rolling of the slabs and cutting out the templates seemed to understand why their sculptures were not working and adapted their work to complete a basic form. Other students had a clear understanding and were able to complete more complicated work. I appreciate the ability to adjust to all the various levels of skill (and sometimes interest) with each project at this age level and am glad that the majority of the art students are willing participants in each new process.