Classroom procedures for safekeeping of clay, equipment, and clean up. Ceramics Classroom procedures for safekeeping of clay, equipment, and clean up.

Demonstrations During demonstrations, students are required to gather around/stand close to the area where the instructor is demonstrating, and to take notes in their notebooks during the demo.

Group Critiques Critiques are an important part of growing as an artist. The ability to critique artwork using the process of description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment based on evidence observed in artwork (and aesthetic theories) will need to be demonstrated by each student in the group; and therefore, participation is mandatory.

When to clean up Due to the nature of working with clay, there will be many things that each person will need to do in the process of getting ready to leave each day. Clean up will begin no earlier than 10 min. before bell. If you have your own transportation, you may desire to stay after school to work on projects.

Personal Clay Supply Because you will be purchasing your own clay supply, it is important that you take care of your clay properly. It is your responsibility. Label your bag of clay with your name in permanent marker and store it on the shelf that has been assigned to you. Make sure that all unused clay is returned to your bag, spray with water if necessary, push all excess air from the bag and close tightly. Do not allow your bag to become punctured.

Clay Tools All clay tools that have been used during a class period must be washed off in the water bucket. You should not be able to see any wet or dry clay on the tools. Tools should then be returned to the bucket they were gotten from and placed back on the shelf. Any tools not from the buckets should also be cleaned and returned to their original location. Tools are washed in a bucket to prevent clay from going down the drain and clogging it. If tools are not washed daily, dangerous mold will grow on them

Projects in Progress It you are still working on a project, it should be placed on a small board to support the bottom and keep it flat. (Optional) If the clay seems like it is becoming too dry, you may want to cover the piece with damp paper towels. Place your piece and the board into a plastic grocery bag, then tightly close the bag so that air can not enter. Place the piece in the closed bag on the shelf that was assigned to you. DO NOT leave it anywhere else in the room.

Completed Projects Place the project on a board and cover loosely with a plastic bag. Do not close the bag. Place the project, board and bag on the shelf that was assigned to you. The next day you may wish to “Clean UP” the piece when it is leather hard. When you are sure that the piece is finished, cleaned, and has you name/initials on the bottom, you may place it on the cart in the kiln room

Sink There will only be one sink that is to be used in this class. It is set up with a trap to prevent large pieces of clay from going down the drain. There will be a bucket placed in the sink to pre rinse hands and tools. Paper towels are located at the front of the room and near the sink, never leave paper towels in the sink. Be patient and take turns. You have 10 min. to clean up, which is more than enough time. If there are people at the sink, work on other parts of the clean up procedures. Remember to use the Bucket!!!

Sink Continued The only thing to be left in the sink at the end of the class period should be a bucket and a screen. All tools and equipment returned to their proper location, and sponges placed on the counter. Sponges left in the sink will also breed mold and odor. Please rinse out sponges. If the sink is filling up with water, it is clogged. Let me know ASAP. Do not allow the water to continue running.

Tables, Chairs, and Floor Never intentionally throw or wipe clay or clay dust on to the floor. Look around on the floor for clay. If you see any, pick it up and throw it away Use a wet sponge to clean off chairs if they have clay on them Use a paper towel to clean all clay and clay dust off. Wipe it towards one end of the table, then into your hand and throw it away. Then use a damp sponge to clean off the entire table. Use sponges whenever possible to save on the use of paper towels

In Conclusion Taking care of your supplies will save you time and $$$$$$ Proper clean up will allow for a safe and healthy learning environment If everyone pitches in it will be easy

Clean Up Dry wipe table with hands. Put clay dust in trash. Wash table twice, rinsing sponge well.

Clean Up Scrape clay off floor. Sweep under tables Mop Wash hands last!  

End of the Class Procedures Quiz When is the earliest time that you may begin cleaning up for the day? A) When I am finished B) 2:20 4th period or 8:35 1st Period C) When I don’t feel like working anymore D) 2:00 4th period or 8:15 1st Period

How may sinks do we have to use in this class? A) One B) Two C) Three D) None, we go to the bathroom to use the sink

What should you do with clay and clay dust on the table? A) Leave it B) Eat it C) Wipe it off on to the floor D) Wipe it off into your hand and throw it away

What should you do with water containers at the end of the class? A) Put them on the back counter B) Clean them and stack them back on the shelf C) Put them in the closet for the next day D) Leave them in the sink to be cleaned

It you are finished with a project, it is leather hard, you have cleaned it, and it has your name on the bottom, what do you do with it? A) Place it in a sealed grocery bag on your shelf B) Place it on the cart in the kiln room to continue drying C) Put it on your shelf out of a bag D) Give it to Monica

If you are getting behind on a project or would like to complete extra projects, can you stay after school? A) Yes B) No C) I don’t wanna, Mrs. Murphy scares me D) I’m out of here

When you are finished with a piece and want it to slowly dry out so that may be cleaned up and finished what should you do? A) Jessie knows what to do B) Put it on your shelf out of a bag C) Cover it with moist paper towels D) Place it on your shelf loosely covered until the next class

What should you do if there is a line at the sink? A) Put away your project and clean your table B) Get in a fight with the person using the sink C) Stand around and talk D) Complain

Who is responsible for putting away and sealing your bag of clay. A) The Teacher B) Crystal C) Me D) What’s clay?

If the sink is filling up with water, what should you do? A) Turn off the water and leave for the day B) Hurry up and finish before it overflows C) Turn the water off and let the teacher know D) Surfs Up!