Archdiocese of Omaha High School Art Show

This art show took place at the Leid Gallery on the campus of Creighton University.  This reception took place on March 25 (it is hard to find time to post things). 

Many students and parents came to view the work. 

Set of three blue bottle by F.S.

Coil Vase with masks by K.P.

A.B. and her brother, the subject of a historical portrait.

J.D. and her photo animal portrait.

J.D. and her painting.

K. C. and her painting.

A.C.'s deer head.

K. O. coil vase.

Friday, Friday, got to get down on Friday 4-15-11

Having fun in 8th hour pottery.

On the potters wheel.

Painting a vase.

The third side of the glass mosaic.  They have made lots of progress!

Hippo bank, made by L. H.  She is in 6th hour pottery.

Making a Face Mask Form

Making a clay drape mold of a face to use as a press mold for many copies of the same face. 

1.  Roll an even slab.

2.  Lay on the table or floor and have a friend (or the teacher) press the slab over your face. 

Don't forget breathing holes.

3.  After the clay has taken the form you want, build up with rings of clay to keep the clay from collapsing when you flip it onto a bat.

Fun and just a little scary!

4.  Sit up and bend over so the clay releases off your face.

It's not an exact replica, and not as detailed as a plaster mask, but after being fired in the kiln will be useful for press mold copies.

Pottery II Holy Water Mosaic Sculpture-in progress

The design.  Fire being quenched by Holy Water.

Placing each small tesserae piece.

Senior getting busy!