2ND Grade Ceramic Owls

2nd grade made these charming owls.  They looked at photos of owls and identified the major parts- head, wings, beak, etc.  Next there was a practice session using modeling clay and at the next class the owls were hand built using white clay.  After the owls were constructed students used a pencil to draw texture details such as feathers.  They painted using the glaze colors of their choice.  Some looked more real, while others chose arbitrary color.  Great job artists, you should all give a HOOT about your hard work and successful owls!  ART SMART words were realistic, arbitrary, natural clay, texture, details, bisque and glaze.