Ceramics 1

Sgraffito Teapot
150 points
Create a coil built teapot that is fully functioning. The teapot must be
surfaced using the sgraffito technique using black, blue, green, violet
or red under glaze.
Sketchbook Assignments:
_____ Research a ceramic artist that uses the sgraffito technique. Print
5 images of their work and answer the following questions:
1. What is the artists name, and what is their artistic background?
2. What kind of imagery does this artist use in their sgraffito
designs and why?
3. Choose one image to critique and answer the following question:
How do the elements of art and principles of design work within
their artwork?
_____ Sketch 5 teapot shape designs including: Foot, handle, spout and
lid
_____ Sketch 2-3 sgraffito designs that compliment the shape of your
teapot
_____ Extended response: What is the rationale behind your sgraffito
design? Why did you choose it?
Your Teapot Must:
Have a body, lid, spout and some sort of crafted foot.
Have a detailed and well crafted sgraffito design