What Words Would You Use to Describe Yourself?

Name: ______Hour: ______

Art I – Clay Luminaries

Step 1: Describe yourself

What words would you use to describe yourself?

Use the list on the back of this page and choose 6 words to describe yourself.

Name: ______Hour: ______

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Name: ______Hour: ______

Check in with Mrs. McFadden before moving onto the next step!

Step 2: Pick your totem animal

Choose an animal from the list that matches the descriptive words that you chose. You want to choose something that represents yourself, NOT just the “coolest” animal or the animal you like the best. Your luminary should be unique!

Animal: ______

Draw your animal in the box below:

Check your animal and design with Mrs. McFadden before moving onto the next step!

Step 3: Design your Luminary – Complete a paper model

Use the paper model to design your totem. You must think about designing all sides of your luminary, since we will view your artwork from all sides. Consider the following requirements in your design:

Name: ______Hour: ______

3-5 descriptive words

1-3 different textures

2 or more coil shapes/designs

Sculpted totem animal

Some negative space

6 inches tall

Name: ______Hour: ______

Check your paper model with Mrs. McFadden before moving onto the next step!

Step 4: Begin construction with clay

Begin constructing your clay luminary. Start with a slab bottom. Make sure to slip and score your pieces!

Descriptive Words/Personality Traits

Name: ______Hour: ______