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Inspired by the artwork of Alabama folk artist Jerry Brown. |
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The 5th grade students had the opportunity to learn about the history of the folk art of Ugly Jugs. This art form is believed to have originated in Africa and brought to the U.S. in the 1800's. In Africa these ugly face jugs were placed around fresh graves to scare away evil spirits. Once brought to the U.S. the jugs were used by moonshiners to hide their product and to scare children away from drinking from it. Currently these Ugly Jugs are collected as folk art not to mention a great conversation piece!
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The clay bodies used were all cone 6. I chose a dark brown clay for the jug part and also made available two additional clays, red brown and white, for the students to use for their creations. |
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Students came up with their own idea for their jug and then constructed them by rolling out a slab and wrapping it around paper covered tubes. The clay bodies were "mooshed" or pinched together and either smoothed or left with the textured edge. |
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To finish day one a bottom slab was rolled out and then secured to the slab tube. Day two consisted of creating the facial features, a handle, and any other grotesque additions the students could think to add. Those that missed the first day were able to create on a 4" square slab - one with facial features or their own creation. |
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The "Three Tenors" |
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"Love ain't always purty." |
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Brannon's Class Fleischauer's Class
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Williams' Class Orr's Class
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Groves' Class
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Wesley P.'s slab face |
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