This is a two page assignment sheet describing an assignment for creating a ceramic mug set. Students are asked to create a set of two mugs that go together using the slab building technique. They must use decorative features, and be creative with their designs. Four picture examples are included by current Etsy sellers. as well as a marking scale. This is a two page assignment sheet.
This assignment would take several classes, and needs to be paired with lessons on working with clay and slab hand building.
This assignment would take several classes depending on the length of classes and the age of students. For high school classes that are one hour each, it would take probably at least 4 classes, not including glazing time. This assignment could be for beginners or for students with some clay experience. This would be best for high school students, however could also work with some junior high classes. In an advanced class you could extend the project to make a whole tea set.
This assignment could also be paired with art history using examples of vessels from ancient cultures such as Mayans, Incans, Aztecs, Greek, Asian, or African Pottery, or also contemporary functional ceramics.