Form and Space in Clay · Spring Term
Coil Building: Stacking Forms
Learning to create forms by rolling clay into coils and stacking them to build taller structures.
Key Questions
- Explain the steps involved in successfully joining clay coils to build a stable form.
- Design a vessel using only coil building that has a unique shape.
- Compare the advantages of coil building versus pinch pot techniques for different forms.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - ClayNCCA: Primary - Form
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Discovering the Visual World
Unit: Form and Space in Clay
Period: Spring Term
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