Unit 3 Artefact PLTS

3.1 Independent Enquirers
Identify questions to answer and problems to resolve
Self evaluation of my work and I also made sure that all my work was completed to a high standard.

3.1 Independent Enquirers
Support conclusions, using reasoned arguments and evidence
When evaluating my work, I used the constructive criticism that was given to me to improve and change it.

3.2 Creative Thinkers
Ask questions to extend their thinking
As we researched the artists, we needed to think about why they created the artwork in that way and whether their work tells a story or has a moral.

3.3 Creative Thinkers
Try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through
Because my costume didn’t turn out as good as I planned for it to be, I then got into a pair and made buildings instead.

3.3 Creative Thinkers
Adapt ideas as circumstances change
As my clay pot still had gaps in it, I added patterns which weren’t related to my identity just to fill it up. Also as there wasn’t enough cardboard left, I had to find ways in which I could still make my buildings successful.

3.4 Reflective Learners
Invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism
Everyone looked and each others work and gave constructive criticism to each other. We talked about what improvements could be made and how we could develop the work we have.

3.4 Reflective Learners
Evaluate experiences and learning to inform future progress
I evaluated all my work in this unit and thought about my weaknesses and how I could prevent certain things from happening next time.

3.4 Monitoring my own creative activity

19th November 2009: Investigating artefacts (PowerPoint)

Today we were given a brief on what we will be doing for this unit. I began researching about artefacts for a PowerPoint I will be making which will highlight the main points on artefacts. By making a PowerPoint presentation, it will also give me the opportunity to research and get a better understanding on what an artefact really is. I had to research on where artefacts could be used, cultural, traditional and modern artefacts and I had to focus on a specific artist who create artefacts. My main strength this lesson was selecting the right information that I will use for my presentation. One of my weaknesses were that I need to use more than one source for my research e.g. internet and books or more than one website to get a wider range of information.

1st December 2009: Investigating artefacts (PowerPoint)

Today I did more research on the different types of artefacts there are. I made the first page of my slide. I put the title ‘Artefacts’ and placed eye catchy images of the different types of artefacts which I found out about. I also started the second slide where I put my definition of ‘Artefact’. On the third slide I mentioned that artefacts could be used in the creative and media industry. On the fourth, fifth and sixth slide, I explained how artefacts can be used in each of the creative and media industry e.g. visual arts-pottery, paintings and sculptures etc. I also included some interesting facts about artefacts that I researched. On the next slide, I explained that technology has had an impact on artefacts. I think that choosing the relevant information and typing it up in my own words was one of my strengths. I need to include research on a specific artist as well and apply a colour scheme to my presentation.

3rd December: Investigating Artefacts (PowerPoint)

I have started my slide where I have to give details on a specific artist who makes artefacts. I chose Wafa Hourani who is a Palestinian artist. He makes sculptures about the life in Palestine. I finished all the writing part in my presentation. I added colours and images to my powerpoint. I picked all the relevant and appropriate pictures. I kept my presentation consistent in colour and location of words etc which went really well. I think I could improve the powerpoint if I added custom animation and slide transition, it would make it more enjoyable to watch.

10th December 2009: Investigating Grayson Perry

This lesson we were told that in this unit, we will be making clay pots for our first experiment. In addition we had to research on a ceramist ‘Grayson Perry’. We will be exploring his work for inspiration and ideas on how we would like our pot to be. I looked at how he decorates his vases and the process of making a clay pot. We were set a task for homework which was to collect pictures to be used when decorating my own clay pot. I had to select pictures which related to the subject of my clay pot, my identity.

15th December 2009: Making clay tile

Today we went into the school playground and took oil pastels and paper with us. We collected patterns/ textures from different surfaces to get ideas for my clay tile. With the textures I collected, I stared to make the clay tile. I had to include the patterns in my work. For my tile, I used the print of a tree bark. Later on, we were given an image of Grayson Perry’s work and had to analyse it. I think that my main strength this lesson was collecting different textures because it gave me a wide range of choices on which to use for my clay tile. My weakness was using the clay itself and shaping it,.

17th December 2009: Making plan of the clay pot

I made a storyboard on the process of making a clay pot (coiling method). I drew sketches and gave detailed descriptions on them. I also had to make a plan on how I would like my clay pot to be. I made a rough sketch and gave detailed description on why I wanted it that way. In my plan, I included the size I would prefer my clay pot to be, the shape I wanted it to be and I also had to explain why I chose the way the pot looked in my plan. I think that my drawings went well but I could develop my plan by explaining in more detail on why I chose the shape of the pot and size etc.

7th January 2010: Making sample pot

Today, we made miniature versions on what our pot should actually look like. Our teacher showed our class the coiling method when making a clay pot. We were each given small blocks of clay to start off making our clay pot. My strength was making the vessels because my pot came out quite similar to my plan. I used small amounts of water to mould the coils of clay and smooth out the rough and bumpy edges. I completed my small sample pot successfully and I am happy with it.

12th January 2010: Completing clay pot experiments

This lesson I began making my larger clay pot. This was quite difficult because I had to use a bigger block of clay which was harder to handle. The structure of the vase wasn’t very stable because the coiling method was more difficult as I had a larger amount of clay. My pot collapsed several times and the shape differed to my plan slightly. I was very happy with my work today. However the smoothness of the clay pot was very good and I think this was my only strength this lesson.

14th January 2010: Investigating Michael Raedecker (Planning painting)

Today we were introduced to another artefact that we will be making which is a backdrop for a play. The artist that we had to analyse and research was Michael Raedecker. His work was mainly still life paintings of sceneries. We were given a few of his paintings and we had to choose the one we liked and do an observational drawing of it. We also had to pick one of his paintings and analyse it. I think that my drawing/sketch came out quite good but because I was quite slow, I didn’t get to finish it off and it was left unpainted.

21st January 2010: Developing painting

Today we had to do a bit of creative writing and use the description that we wrote to paint a setting for a play/story. My story was about a young boy making his way home but suddenly he realises his route has strangely become more longer and different. He ends up in a spooky library and I described the library. I used the description of the library and the route to paint the scene. One of my weaknesses was painting the scene that I drew. I am quite weak when it comes to painting therefore my painting wasn’t as successful.

26th January 2010: Investigating Wafa Hourani

Our teacher introduced the class to the next artefact that we will be creating which was buildings/sculptures. We were told that the ,material we will be using to produce this artefact is cardboard. We were given a choice of two artists to choose for inspiration. My partner (Moushomi Hanif) and I chose Bodys Isek Kingelez. He is an artist who specializes in creating buildings and the use of colour in his work really grabbed my attention and inspired me. His work is very attractive and so my partner and I did an analysis of his work and looked at some of the techniques he uses. We planned to construct our buildings based on a particular theme. Our theme was futuristic and some of the ways which we came up with to show the theme was to use bright colours and abstract shaped buildings. I think that one of my strengths were that I worked well as a pair and listened to my partners ideas. I respected her ideas and decided on something that we both agreed with so we would both be happy.

29th January 2010: Developing buildings

Today our teacher showed us the equipment that we will be using to make the buildings. We were explained the health and safety rules carefully to prevent any injuries or accidents. The equipment that we will be using are:
- blades
- safety mats (for carving purposes)
- all sorts of tape gum, cello tape and masking tapes
- cardboard
- safety rulers (they are a curved shaped steel metal ruler for protection when cutting cardboard)

My partner and I started straight away and used a big piece of cardboard as a base for our ‘future town’. I think that I listened to the health and safety precautions well and the fact that we started straight away was a good sign that we will finish our work and meet deadlines.

4th February 2010: Developing buildings

This lesson was spent finishing off our buildings. I started putting together the pieces that I cut last lesson to make a building. My partner was using gum tape to stick them together while I continued cutting more pieces of cardboard for our next buildings. I think team work is very important in this project and me and my partner are going really well because each of us is taking part in making the building. I think that one of our weaknesses is that we are working at quite a slow pace which could affect whether we complete it on time or not so we need to work a bit faster.

9th February 2010: Developing buildings

Today we completed most of the buildings and started making the roofs and extra details e.g. windows and bridges. My partner and I started placing the buildings onto the base and taping it to the base. Again our teamwork was very good and we also managed to get our work finished on time. We wanted to add more to our work to improve it but the amount of time we had didn’t make it possible so we just left it.

11th February 2010: Developing buildings

Today we spent the whole lesson painting and decorating the buildings. We decided on bright and eye catchy colours to make it unique to usual buildings. Our buildings were also abstractly shaped which added to the effect of futurism. We painted on roads and yellow, pink and blue buildings. We also had a green tunnel/subway which looks a bit like a submarine. To make it stand out, my partner and I used a black felt tip marker and outlined parts of the buildings. I think that because we outlined the buildings in black felt tip made the work look more animated and futuristic. I think this was one of our strengths and also we managed to complete our work on time and successfully. Of course there could be improvements made and if we had more time, our buildings could’ve been better.

25th February 2010: Investigating costumes

We researched on an artist called Elisabeth Lecourt and analysed her work. I think this went well as I found out a lot of information on her and her work and how her work differs from other costume makers. We also looked at examples of her work and I thought it to be quite interesting as she uses newspaper to make costumes. I sketched out my ideas on how I want my costume to be and one thing I had to keep in mind is that it was to be made of newspaper so I needed to ensure that my plan is easy to make. I think that coming up with the idea for my costume was quite challenging because I had to remember it had to be made using newspaper so I had a limit for my ideas.

16th March 2010: Developing costumes

Today we were given a brief by our teacher on what the artefact should look like and health and safety rules. I made notes on health and safety as part of my 3.3. We were given paper, tape and scissors to start creating our costumes. I started by making the bottom of the ballroom dress and worked my way up making sure that the outside is all levelled and joined together. I think that my costume came out well and according to my plan.

18th March 2010: Developing final ideas

In today’s lesson, our teacher talked to us about final ideas and which artefact we enjoyed making the most. As a class, we decided that we will be making clay pots for our final artefact. I used my larger clay pot and redecorated it. I added more images and colours and patterns to my clay pot. I added more things to reflect my identity and personalised it with images and words that relate to my personality. I enjoyed decorating it and in my opinion I think my clay pot was a success because in the end the pot was supposed to be based on my identity and that was successful therefore I think this was one of my strengths. I think that the shape of my pot wasn’t very nice and if I made another one and decorated it, it would’ve been better.

25th March 2010: Making final artefact

As extra research, I brought in more images and pictures and patterns that I could use for my clay pot. The images that I brought in, I traced them because we weren’t allowed to just glue them on. I also used some of the books in school which had patterns and included them on my pot to make it look prettier. I think that doing this extra work made my clay pot better.

30th March 2010: Making final artefact

Today I finished gluing on all the tracings that I did last lesson. I also used coloured tissue paper and drew on them and stuck them onto my clay pot for effect. I think this was quite creative of me and made my pot look better than before. I think that this lesson I worked hard and was being creative.

1st April 2010: Making final artefact

Today we made block prints for our clay pot. I carved a pattern on a ploy block and dipped in in some acrylic paint. I printed that onto tracing paper and let it dry. Once they dried, I glued them onto my clay pot. I think my prints came out really clear and the patterns were really nice. I think my strength here is printing because my prints were really clear and attractive.

22nd April 2010: Completing artefact

This lesson was mainly catch-up and we were given the opportunity to complete all unfinished work and make any improvements. I completed the evaluations for all the artefacts and sorted my portfolio. I think I used this lesson and time wisely because it gave me the chance to complete all the work I wasn’t able to complete before.

27th April 2010: Completing artefact

I made notes and took pictures and scanned all my artefacts to upload to my blog. I think that I successfully met all deadlines and this was one of my strengths.

3.4 Evaluation of Final Artefact

Evaluation

How I made my clay pot

1) I took a block of clay and kneaded/ banged it on the table to get rid of the air bubbles and to make it smooth.

2) From my block of clay, I took a smaller piece of clay and moulded it into a ball. I flattened it so it is a small flat circle.

3) I took another piece of clay and moulded it into a ball shape, using gentle pressure; I rolled it to form a rope of clay.

4) I began attaching the rope of clay by using my fingers and my thumb to press and smooth one side of the rope of clay onto the flat circle I made earlier. Then I smoothed out the outside of the pot.

5) When I completed making the basic shape of my clay pot, I left it to dry in the air for a week and then it was put into the kiln.

6) After my pot came out of the kiln, I used both coloured and plain tissue paper to decorate it. I added drawings that reflected my identity and what made me who I am.

My clay pot meets the standard I aimed for at the start because I knew what shape and size I wanted it to be and I made it that shape and size. I also knew that I wanted my pot to be based on my identity and I wanted it to show what type of person I am and a few facts about myself. If you look at my pot, you can see that I have managed to include all these things so it makes my pot a success.

I researched Grayson Perry’s work for both ideas and inspiration. My work is similar to Perry’s work because we both made clay pots and used it to either reflect our identity or tell a story. My drawings on the pot overlap and so does Grayson Perry’s which is another similarity. My clay pot also differs from Perry’s work because my work is about my identity, not his. Also my pot is colourful whereas Perry’s work isn’t as colourful, he mainly uses darker colours.

I think that my pot could’ve been improved if I spent more time planning on the exact designs and drawings I wanted to use. I could’ve also spent more time smoothening out the outside of my clay pot because from looking at my pot now, there are a few bumpy and rough parts.

My pot doesn’t really tell a story but it shows my identity. It can tell a story if I want it to, and the story would be about my life so far. My pot shows that I am proud of whom I am and I wouldn’t want it to change.

3.4 Self Review

Clay Pot.
The artefact I am making is a clay pot. The creative and media industry that my clay pot is linked to is visual arts. The artist I have researched is Grayson Perry. The materials I have used are mainly clay and water. For decoration, I have used tissue paper and glue. My pot is based on my identity. I have drawn things which reflect my identity on the tissue paper and stuck them on my pot. I think that the shape and size of my pot is good because it made it easier for me to finish off. One thing I could improve on was to cover up all the gaps. My drawings on the clay pot were also quite good because they did reflect my identity and show what type of person I am.


Painting.
The artefact I am making is a painting and the artist I have researched is Michael Raedecker. I wrote a short story and used that story to paint the setting of the story. My painting can be used as a backdrop for a play. I used paint, paint brush, water and paper to paint my picture. My story is about a boy who was going to the library after school one day but the route was much different and much longer than usual. The setting of the story is dark, misty and scary. In my painting I have included bats and painted the background dark blue to show that it is dark. I have also painted on trees and a gate to show the entrance to the library. I have painted the library in the middle and painted it small to show that it is far away. The one thing that went well was the way I painted the library because it really shows that the journey was very long and scary. I think that if my painting skills were better, the picture would be much nicer.


Buildings.
The artefact my partner and I have made is buildings. The creative and media industry that my work is linked to is stage design. We have researched on Wafa Hourani to help us with our buildings. We started off by planning ideas on what we wanted our buildings to look like. We thought about the setting and time etc. We decided to make our buildings in the future. We thought about the colours we would use and what would make it more futuristic. We used cardboard to make the buildings and stuck them together using masking tape. We also painted our buildings. The buildings are very colourful because we think that in the future everything will be very bright and colourful. We designed our buildings in abstract shapes because we think that the buildings will look like that in the future. I think that because we worked well in pairs, our work was good but I think we could improve it by adding a billboard with the year written on it to show that it is in the future.


Costume.
The artefact I have made is a costume which can be used for a play or show. The artist I have researched is Elisabeth Lecourt. My costume is a dress made of newspaper. I think that the thing that went well was the design of my dress. But I could improve it by making it neater. I think that if I added more decoration to my costume it would’ve been better.

3.4 Self assessment

3.3 Refining Ideas

I put bright colours on my clay pot to make it look different and unique. I also included words which described me well. I added pictures that I traced and glued them onto the clay pot which meant that I used different techniques.


I also covered every part of my clay pot with either words or drawings to fill it up and make it look busy. I added different coloured patterns which made my pot look random. I got this idea from one of Grayson Perry's work.

3.3 Final Artefact

These are a few images of my final artefact that I produced.

3.3 Poem for final artefact

Your hometown,
Your religion,
Your race,
Your gender,
Your identity,
Express yourself through this pot
Make it yours, own it.

A bit of patterns,
A bit of shapes,
A bit of your likes,
A bit of your dislikes,
A few random things,
Making your life abstract.

Add some colours,
Bright colours or
Dark colours,
Reflect your mood
Through this clay pot.

I expressed my feelings,
And my thoughts,
And the care and love
For my family and
For my friends,
I show that I am proud to be who I am
All through this pot.

My pot shows a lot about how I feel
And the type of person I am,
What makes me who I am
And my nationality,
Both British and Bangladeshi,
A mixture of two cultures put together
That is who I am.

3.3 Costumes

3.3 Building sculptures (Responsible for group work with Moushomi Hanif)

3.3 Painting

3.3 Creative Writing

Public Library

The trees hung over me as my feet dragged me forward. The rain hit hard on the ground beneath me. The fog made it impossible for me to see where I was going. I continued walking ahead. Each step I took made the rain get louder and heavier.

The journey to the library felt much longer than usual. I go there almost every day after school but today, for some bizarre reason, the route looked and felt different. In the far distance I could see a shadow approaching me. Just a shadow though, I thought. I took two deep breaths to relax myself. I wasn’t sure what the shadow was at first, but it sort of had the outline of a person. My heart was racing, it felt as if it was about to come out of my chest. I closed my eyes for 2 seconds and the shadow vanished into thin air. I felt a little relieved but still the fear wasn’t gone. I didn’t want to go any further but my feet were uncontrollable now. They had a mind of their own.

When I finally arrived, the library looked completely ancient. It was dark and old. Vines hung from the sides and the howling of the wind was ten times louder than it was before. I stood like a statue in front of the rusty gates. They creaked and slowly opened for me. The trees were giants in front of me and crows watched over me. This wasn’t the library I go to everyday, I thought. It looked haunted. I didn’t dare to step inside but my feet pulled me forward each second. I swallowed the lump that had built up in my throat and took my first step inside.

My eyes widened in disbelief. I took a deep breath. An ice cold shiver ran down my spine as the door behind me shut. Dark and ancient, exactly what I was expecting. My fear rapidly transformed into devastation. There was nothing in the room apart from a chair covered in a red cloth and a candle. Voices whispered, “Sit Down…sit down…”

I didn’t want to sit down or do anything that this voice was instructing me to do. But this place had some kind of power and could make me do whatever it wanted me to do, like I was its puppet. So without having a choice, I sat down on the chair and opened my school bag. I got out my diary and began writing.


‘Friday 13th 2009
Dear Diary…

3.3 Practise Claypot

3.3.1b Health and safety 2

3.3.1a Health and safety rules

3.3.1 Creating an artefact

3.2 Claypot Plan

3.2 Planning my artefacts

3.2 Charcoal drawings of claypots

This is a drawing using charcoal of claypots. By doing these observational drawings, I gathered many ideas such as shapes and sizes that I would want my claypot to be.

3.2 Wafa Hourani Research

Wafa Hourani is famous and well known for his sculptures. He is originally from Palestine and his work is based on the political, economical and environmental issues in Palestine.

His work is interesting because it has emotion and the viewer can almost feel the atmosphere Hourani has created for his wok. He gets his ideas from issues affecting Palestine. He shows the issues affecting Palestine through his artwork for the rest of the world to recognise and understand the environment in which Palestinians are living in.

3.2 Elisabeth Lecourt Research

Elisabeth Lecourt is an artist who was born in 1972 in France. She lives and works in London and she studied at Kingston, Central Saint Martin’s and the Royal College of Art. Her work is exhibited in London, New York, Brussels, Madrid and more.

What makes her a unique artist is that she designs items of clothing and makes them out of newspaper. Even though newspaper clothing might not seem like a wonderful idea, her work is actually very interesting and detailed.

3.2 Michael Raedecker Research

Michael Raedecker is known for his famous paintings. He was born on May 12th 1963 in Amsterdam. He is a Dutch artist based in London. He studied fashion and art before moving to London in 1996. He was winner of the John Moore’s Prize in 1999 and nominated for the Turner Prize in 2000. Raedecker paints timeless subjects such as landscapes, portraits and still life’s etc. his work is full of emotion. The effect it has on the viewer is that it makes them feel as if they are in the painting which makes it more interesting and realistic.

3.2 Grayson Perry Research

Grayson Perry is an English artist who is known mainly for his ceramic vases and cross-dressing. He was born in Chelmsford on 24th March 1960. In his childhood Perry took an interest in drawing and building model aeroplanes, both of which were to become themes in his work. He had an interest in film and exhibited his first piece of pottery at the "New Contemporaries" show at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in 1980. As well as ceramics, Perry has worked in printmaking, drawing, embroidery and other textile work, film and performance. He has written a graphic novel, Cycle of Violence.

Perry's work refers to several ceramic traditions, including Greek Pottery and Folk art. His pots are made of coiled vessels and a glazed surface which requires several firings. His work reflects his upbringing as a boy, his stepfather's anger and the absence of his mother. Many of Perry's work have explicit sexual content.

Perry frequently appears in public dressed as a woman and he has described his female alter-ego variously as “a 19th century reforming matriarch, a middle-England protester for No More Art, an aero-model-maker, or an Eastern European Freedom Fighter,” and “a forty something woman living in a Barret Home, the kind of woman who eats ready meals and can just about sew on a button”. In his work, he includes images of himself dressed as a woman, "Claire".

I think that Grayson Perry’s work is interesting because they each tell a story and sometimes you can’t really see the picture or story which makes you try and figure it out. It inspires me because I’d like to make a clay pot based on what I want it to be e.g. identity.

3.2.1b Problem solving

3.2.1a Managing your time

3.2.1 Generating ideas

3.1 Artefact Presentation

Artefact presentation

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3.1 Linking my work to the Creative and Media Industry

3.1 Linking my work to the Creative and Media Industry

Clay pot:
Ceramists and potteries are artists who specialise in creating clay pots and those types of artefacts. They are suitable because they are experienced and have a good understanding on clay pots. They also have good techniques on making clay pots and other clay made artefacts. One of their techniques that we have studied and learnt about is coiling. This method involves moulding clay into a sausage shape and smoothing it out to make a smooth clean surface. You would need to have qualifications such as art a-levels etc and other experiences will be an advantage. I could be making this artefact for the visual arts industry such as exhibitions in galleries etc. It could also be used as a prop for a play. I think it would take a maximum of 4 days to produce this artefact but the clay pot itself would need to be made in one day because clay would harden. The first day I would gather any images, ideas I would like to use on my pot and make a plan. On the second day I would make the clay pot itself and start on the carving (if needed). On the third day the pot would be sent off to the kiln to harden. When everything is complete I would make sure it is transported to the location safely.

3.1 Production of Artefacts

Production of Artefacts

Scenic Design
Making props for stage performances e.g. set design, set building; costuming, lighting, sound, etc is one of many backstage jobs that allow people to get involved in their children's school lives or their local community theatres.
Making props is a satisfying creative outlet that can make the difference between a good production and a memorable one. People can also make friends while working together making props. Props are necessary for most plays, musicals, singers, comedians etc.
There are four very important points to remember when making props:
The prop must relate to the production. It must be of the correct colour, period and it should do the job of whatever it is meant to represent.
The audience that sit furthest away should be able to recognise what the prop is or what it’s representing. They shouldn’t have to be told by someone else what it is.

Props should look good from a distance e.g. from at least 10-15 feet.

The safety of the actors, crew and audience are most important and must be a prime consideration at all times. The prop also must be comfortable to use

Scenic Design
Scenic design, also known as stage design, set design or production design is the creation of theatrical, film or television scenery.
The stage picture is the look or physical appearance of the stage for a play in both rehearsals and performance. It shows the way that the way is composed artistically. The stage design should appeal to the audience and should express good principles of both design and space.
The setting of a theatre performance helps the actors bring their story to life by providing the suitable atmosphere.
The background is the largest part of the set and is painted to create the illusion of rooms or open spaces. The most commonly used paint for scenery is casein which is a water-based paint that can be cleaned up with soap and water. It can be mixed to create many other colors and shades.

Costume Design
Costume designers create the look of each character by designing the appropriate clothes and accessories for the actors to wear in the performance. The costumes also help add to the atmosphere of the production.
Pottery
Potters are people who make ceramic pots. Pottery is one of the oldest human technologies and art-forms, and remains a major industry today.


The first step in working in ceramics is finding the plastic clay body. In the past, potters had to dig their own clay. Some potters still dig their own clay which makes them feel a valuable connection to the earth through this process.

3.1 Storyboard - Process of making a claypot

3.1 Health and safety when working with clay

Health and Safety

When working with clay:

1. You should wear eye-protection (goggles) to prevent dust entering your eyes. You should also wear an apron.
2. You should clean the environment you work in otherwise there will be a build up of dust.
3. When you are cleaning up, use a wet cloth for the tables, floor and everywhere where clay has been handled.
4. You shouldn’t eat or drink because you might ingest the dust from the clay.
5. When lifting a bag of clay which is quite heavy, bend your knees or don’t lift it if you think it is too heavy.
6. Make sure clay is stored safely and in an appropriate place. Make sure the pots are stored safely so they don’t fall on anyone or doesn’t dry out.
7. If you’ve got any skin conditions, wear gloves with clay.
8. The kiln needs to be used by someone who has been trained as the kiln is really hot.
9. Make sure students are kept out. There must be a safety light and the kiln area needs to be well ventilated.

3.1 Analysing Bodys Isek Kingelez

3.1 Analysing Elisabeth Lecourt

3.1 Analysing Michael Raedecker

3.1 Analysing Grayson Perry