Self-Start:
Pick Up:
Fill up your water cup (about half way full)
A toothpick and a sponge (from the front table)
Photo: HuttyMcphoo
Leave the clay alone for now.
Colonial Ship Sculptures
Connection: American Colonization
Art Element Focus: Form
Image: Clipper Ship ‘Southern Cross’ Leaving Boston Harbor, by Fitz Henry Lane, 1851, Peabody Essex Museum, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Clipper_Ship_Southern_Cross_Leaving_Boston_Harbor_1851.jpeg
Objective:
I can create a ship sculpture.
Warm Up: Look at Harbor Images!
Look at two different images of ports or harbors in the United States. Many people have come to America over the years across the ocean. What is similar about these images? What is different?
Joseph Pennell, American, 1857 - 1926, Hail America, 1909, Print
Image: Clipper Ship ‘Southern Cross’ Leaving Boston Harbor, by Fitz Henry Lane, 1851, Peabody Essex Museum, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Clipper_Ship_Southern_Cross_Leaving_Boston_Harbor_1851.jpeg
Explore: The Element of Form
Above, the painter painted ships. To the right, a sculptor sculpted one. When an art object is 3D, we can say it has form. It is called sculpture.
Three-Masted Ship, Without Sails, in a Stormy Sea [Reverse], Italian 16th century, National Gallery of Art
A Naval Encounter between Dutch and Spanish Warships, by Cornelis Verbeeck, c. 1618/20, National Gallery of Art
House I, by Roy Lichtenstein, model 1996, fabricated 1998, National Gallery of Art
Today’s Activity:
Exploring Form
Guided Project
See “Air Dry Clay Techniques and Instructions” for today’s explore activity!
Create:
Ship Sculpture
Guided Project
Supplies Needed:
-Air dry clay
-Cup with water
-Toothpick or other tools
-Optional: Wax paper
-Optional: Cup with slip (a water/clay mixture)
-Paint and/or varnish, paintbrush
Knead the clay in your hands until it moves easily. You can add some drops of water if it is too dry.
Roll it into a sphere.
Use your thumb to pinch the middle of the sphere. You can use both thumbs to do this.
Keep the clay to about the thickness of one side of an Oreo cookie.
Create the shape of a boat. You can use your imagination. I made one shaped like a pumpkin. Use water to smooth out any cracks. You can use a toothpick to add detail.
Use your toothpick to carve your name on the boat. You could do it on the bottom, the side, or another place. Make sure the clay is still solid where you carved.
Write your table number and teacher’s name on a paper plate. Place your sculpture on your table’s plate.
Carefully take your plate to the counter.
Clay Clean Up
Clay Clean Up
3. Then take your sponge to the bucket.
2. Dip your sponge in your water cup and wipe off the table in the area where you sat.
Clay Clean Up
5. When your table is sprayed, use a paper towel to clean it off as you normally do. The last person at each table will throw away the paper towel.
4. Dump out your water in the sink (or bucket, in the relo). Wash your hands and bring your cup back to your seat to dry. In the relo, use a hand wipe to clean your hands when you return to your seat.
Reflect
Look at your ship sculpture. Silently take time to answer these questions:
Creative Response:
Ship Sculpture
Independent Project
Question: Where does a boat go when it’s feeling sick?
Supplies Needed:
-Acrylic paint
-Paintbrush
-Palette (could be a lid or piece of paper)
-Cup with water
-Your dried clay sculpture!
Answer: To the doc!
Creative Response
We have looked at different kinds of ships. We practiced using form. We created ship sculptures together. Now, you will paint your ship sculpture! You can look at these pictures for ideas. Be creative! See mine on the next slide.
About 15 minutes
A Naval Encounter between Dutch and Spanish Warships, by Cornelis Verbeeck, c. 1618/20, National Gallery of Art
Image: Clipper Ship ‘Southern Cross’ Leaving Boston Harbor, by Fitz Henry Lane, 1851, Peabody Essex Museum, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Clipper_Ship_Southern_Cross_Leaving_Boston_Harbor_1851.jpeg
Three-Masted Ship, Without Sails, in a Stormy Sea [Reverse], Italian 16th century, National Gallery of Art
Creative Response Example
I painted my boat orange like a pumpkin. I made the stem green. You can see the lines I carved inside.
Even though you carved your name, you may want to paint it again. Have fun!
Paint Clean Up
Paint Clean Up
3. Throw away your painted plate piece.
2. Put your sculpture on your table’s paper plate. Make sure your name is on your sculpture (or initials). Put your plate on the counter.
Write your table number
Paint Clean Up
5. When your table is sprayed, use a paper towel to clean it off as you normally do. The last person at each table will throw away the paper towel.
6. Use hand sanitizer on your way out of class if there is any paint on your hands.
4. Pour out your water into the sink. Bring it back to your basket.
Thank you for completing Unit 2!