So, as the title states, this post is going to be about expressive face mugs. What are expressive face mugs, you ask? Great question! Expressive mugs are a clay project that I do with my fifth graders. It happens to be one of my favorite projects that I do all year. The project incorporates all three clay hand-building methods that the students have learned throughout elementary school; pinch, coil, and slab.
I can't take full credit for this project, however, because I was inspired by an artist I always purchase from at craft festivals. He makes amazing face mugs and some nice pottery thrown on the wheel. I have a hutch filled with his work!
http://www.potterystuff.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tomphelpsstudio
https://www.facebook.com/tomphelpsstudio
Check him, and his pottery, out because it's just awesome and it made for great inspiration for my students! Below is just a few examples of student work.
Another aspect of this project is exaggeration. Whatever expression the students choose to create, the features need to be exaggerated appropriately for that expression.
This project is always a hit with the students and their projects always turn out amazing! Enjoy!
<3 Kate
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