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THE ARTS
The Mix: Handmade 2
 
Introduction
Laurence McGowan - thrower and painter of pots
Programme Outline
Biography
Interview
Ideas to Try
History of Pottery
Curriculum Links
Learning Outcomes
Links
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Diane Barnes – lino cutter and printmaker
John Gassom – cricket bat maker
Jyoti Taglani - henna artist
Micky Charalambous – maker of ballet shoes
Sarah Nagy – cake maker
Adam Madebe - sculptor
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Laurence McGowan - thrower and painter of pots

Curriculum Links

 

Art – Comparison of styles in still-life paintings where pottery is included; drawing/painting still life in the classroom; tessellation patterns. See also Channel 4’s Eureka: History through Art programme on Greek pottery.

History – skills in interpreting the lessons of history through artefacts.

IT – research on Islamic patterns or on William Morris.

Language – ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn’ by Keats only suitable for above-average pupils in the older age range. Extension of vocabulary to include technical terms relating to pottery. Writing descriptive pieces on a chosen piece of pottery for varied audiences.

Mathematics – tessellation; practical experimentation.

Science – properties of clay and changes after various processes eg drying, firing, etc. Investigating soil samples to recognise different soil types.