(KG) Native American symbols on clay

For this project we looked at American Indian Pottery and discussed the beauty and

craftsmanship of the designs.

We learned that clay is highly valued, and often difficult to dig out. Much of the painting of pottery

was done by using a fiber of a Yucca leaf as a brush. The Native American artists also used carving and scrafitto. 

The students used a paper clip to carved their designs according to the scrafitto method,  and created Native American symbols on a piece of clay.

We used acrylics to complete our clay works.

Student comment: "My sun is rising in the morning".

Student comment: "I am making a girl warrior".

Student comment: " I made the sun around my mountains".

Student comment: "This is the feather of a warrior".

Student comment: " I made a strong arrow".

Student  comment: " The bear's foot prints will keep the bad people away".

Student comment: "My arrow broke in the battle".

Student comment: "I made an Indian princess with a feather on her head".

Student comment: "I made a turkey".