Zentangle Project

Goals
  • Set up a space/plan to work with clay 
  • Learn the Basics of working with Clay
  • Creating a Strong Composition
Requirements: Create a tile that has...
  • a strong composition
  • incorporates Zentangle inspired patterns
  • coiling, pinching, and Slipping/Scoring.
  • Tile should be ~1/4 inch thick-can hollow out from the back if parts of it get really thick
  • ~8.5 x 11 inches
The buttons and video will help you with this project- take notes and turn them in with the Weekly Progress Images Assignment in Canvas

Art and Class Supplies Information

Here is a list of supplies you need to get:
  • Paper (lined and printer paper)
  • Pens and pencils
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
Here are the supplies in your Art Kit:
  • Cone 5 clay (25lbs)
  • Clay Tool Kit: small sponge, wire tool, needle tool, potters thumb, metal rib, rubber rib.
  • Colored Pencils
  • Drawing Paper
Here is a list of other supplies you will want too:
  • Red= added 8/13
  • Plastic Bags (sopping bags- without holes int them!, 5-7 gallon garbage bags, zip-lock bags
  • access to a surface that can get wet and a little messy (I'll share some ideas for protecting tables 1st day of classes).
  • Clothing you don't mind getting dirty/stained- the clay will not stain clothing but once we're back on campus some of the other supplies we use will definitely stain if it gets on your clothing.
  • an apron and/or old towel
  • Large Sponge -the kind used for doing tile work, they're cheep and can pick up at hardware stores. I have some in class I can give out but would be better if you can get your own for working with this year. I'll show you what they look like the first day of class.
  • Lotion - clay will dry out your skin
  • A ~1 gallon container for water - nothing fancy, I usually just use old yogurt containers.
  • If you want to check out any of the specialty tools we have at school that you don't have in your kit let me know. My personal favorite is the crescent tool. You're also welcome to purchase your own and can usually get them Carolina Clay Connection or any online art supplier as well.