Speaking of Clay : A Ceramics Vocabulary Resource for Teachers and Students

Speaking of Clay: A Vocabulary Resource for Ceramic Teachers and Students

by Tracy Fortune

Format: PDF Digital Download

Length: Pages 100

Audience: Art/Ceramics Teachers and their StudentsFocus of This Book: This book is focused on ceramics vocabulary and is designed to be a resource for art/ceramics teachers and their students. There are many very student-friendly pages that focus on key ceramics terms and concepts. Other pages are more in-depth and are therefore more suitable for ceramics teachers or advanced students who want to broaden their knowledge.Structure of This Book: This book is organized into chapters, each one focusing on the vocabulary terms relating to different aspects of ceramics. This resource includes chapters on Tools and Equipment, Attributes of Clay, Clay Methods and the Elements and Principles of Design. There is also an nine-page glossary of ceramic terms.ALL ABOUT CLAY SERIES: This resource is the fourth in a series of ceramics books by Tracy Fortune.

1. "Clay Inspirations: 125 Technique Based Challenges to Spark Your Imagination" is technique-based, with chapters on Pinch Pots, Coil, Slab, Melted Glass, and Extruder Techniques and has lots of images to inspire students and artists. Formats: digital/paperback

2. "Functional Clay Inspirations: 100 Functional Ceramic Challenges to Spark Your Imagination" has over 100 functional artwork ideas and contains lots of inspiring images by students and professional artists. Formats: digital/paperback

3. "Sculptural Clay Inspirations: 100's of Ceramic Artwork Ideas Organized by Theme/Subject" is packed full of inspiring sculpture ideas by students and professional artists categorized by commonly used themes in art. Formats: digital/paperback

4. "The All About Clay Student Handbook with Chapter Review Questions" is a ceramics textbook type guide with lots of great information to help students learn the basics of clay techniques, vocabulary, tools and more. It includes chapter review questions and ceramics puzzles. Formats: digital/paperback

5. "Speaking of Clay: A Vocabulary Resource for Ceramics Teachers and Students" is packed full of definitions, illustrations, images and descriptions giving insights into a wide variety of ceramics terms. Formats: digital/paperback

6. "Clay Matters: A Go-To Guide for Ceramics Teachers and Students" gives ideas, tips, descriptions and step-by-step instructions for clay-forming techniques, glazing and decorating methods, as well as suggestions for delving into the creative process. Formats: digital/paperback

7. "The All About Clay Guide to Glazing and Other Finishing Methods" is packed full of information on glazing, underglazing and other ways to finish ceramic wares Format: digital

8. "Cold Finishes for Ceramics" includes information and photos about exciting media options for decorating artworks that do not need a kiln. Format: digital

9. "Clay Games for the Ceramics Classroom" includes 14+ engaging, fun, collaborative activities.

Tracy Fortune is an author, artist and art educator who has taught art and ceramics for over 30 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has worked at the elementary, middle and high school levels .digital

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