Safety/Procedures
If you are late to class, what is the appropriate pace to enter the studio?
T/F: Like playing a sport or instrument, making art requires practice to get better at it
TRUE
T/F: Once a clay piece is completely dry you can re-wet it to continue working on it.
FALSE
What color do you get when you mix red and blue together
What is the name of the "glue" used to connect two pieces of clay together
Slip
What type of shoes are most appropriate for the 3D studio?
Closed-toed shoes and shoes you are ok getting a little dusty
T/F: 3D Art can be functional (meaning it serves a practical purpose)
TRUE
What do you call clay that has been fired for the first time?
Bisque
What is the process of attaching two pieces of clay together properly?
Slip and score
Where should drinks or food be stored during class time?
What are the three dimensions of sculpture?
Height, Width, and Depth
What is the last and final stage of firing?
Glaze/Glazeware
What are three handbuilding techniques used when working with clay?
What happens when you fire clay that is too thick or has air trapped inside?
It will explode
Where should you go in case of a tornado?
Ceramics is only clay-based, Sculpture can be made of any 3D material(s)
What do we call clay that has never been fired?
Greenware
What is a complementary color scheme?
Colors opposite of each other on the color wheel.
What do you call the process of removing air pockets by pushing clay down and rolling through?
Wedging
What should you do if the fire alarm goes off?
Unlock and open the fire escape sliding glass door and head away from the building (but not into the street)
This subtractive process removes material to reveal a form
What drying stage should your clay piece be at in order to get fired for the first time?
Bone dry
A sculpture that can be viewed from all sides is called this.
Sculpture in the round
Name three types of handbuilding techniques used for clay.
Pinch, coiling, slab-rolling, carving, modeling/sculpting, mold-making, slip-casting