Ceramic Art Lesson Clay Art Project Ghost Art Tea Light Activity

In this Ceramic Ghost Tea Light Art Lesson, students learn how to make ceramic ghost tea lights using pinch building methods. They combine pinch building with additive methods, using a variety of processes, materials, tools and techniques.

The lesson comes with a visual and text step-by-step (each step on its own page with a description), a lesson plan, a rubric, a finished example and a student step-by-step handout. Please note that the lesson demonstrates how to build only. You can glaze, underglaze or paint the pieces however suits your classroom, since finishing is a separate process and every classroom has different resources and budgets.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• About the Product, an overview of the lesson, key learning objectives and guidance for teaching it
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) covering materials, learning outcomes, instructional goals and "Teacher Does/Student Does" steps
• Bulletin Board Sign to display with finished student work
• 4 Ways to Finish Ceramic Art Pieces Handout, a reference sheet on finishing techniques
• Artist Reflection Worksheet for student self-assessment
• Artist Statement Template and Assessment
• Ceramic Ghost Tea Light Step-by-Step Handout (2 pages), a printable "How to Build" guide
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step (15 slides) showing how the ghost tea light is made
• Example of Completed Art Piece to show students before they begin
• Rubric for Art Piece assessing craftsmanship, creativity and overall execution
• Ceramic Art Reflection Page for student and teacher assessment

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan first and gather the materials in advance. Then either project the step-by-step pages from the PDF for students to follow, show them under a document camera, or use them as your own guide while you demonstrate. You may want to make a sample yourself first so you can help students later.

Print the completed example in color to show students what they are making before the lesson, and photocopy the student handouts, such as the step-by-steps and rubric. Every step includes both a visual and a text description.

MATERIALS

• Step-by-step handouts for students
• Your choice of clay (typically firing clay)
• Wood tools
• Paper towel, newspaper or plastic for wrapping
• A scoring tool such as a plastic fork
• Rubber ribs, metal tools, stamps and similar tools

FAQ

What building method does this lesson use?

Pinch building, combined with additive methods.

Does it cover glazing or painting?

No. The lesson demonstrates how to build only. The included 4 Ways to Finish Ceramic Art Pieces Handout explains different finishing options so you can choose what works with your resources.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

Can I show the steps to my class?

Yes. You can project the step-by-step pages from the PDF or show them under a document camera.

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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. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share this product 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