Fresh from the Kiln and Just in Time for Christmas!

Opening the kiln is like unwrapping a Christmas present, always like a surprise!

Religious Figures, Gargoyles, and Green Men In Progress

Made by A. J.

The semester is near the end and students are finishing the latest assignments.  We examined both gargoyles that are featured on the outside of cathedrals, and religious Della Robbia sculptures that decorated the interior of Catholic Churches during the renaissance.  Students then made a decision about what kind of face they would model out of clay.  

Inspired by Mary.  Made by E. O.

Medusa is always a popular gargoyle.  Made by M. K.

Pet gerbil as gargoyle.  Made by A. N.

Monkey by J. D.

Winking Sun Face by A. O.

Zebra by A. Z.

Cheetah by J. L.

Smiley Pig by C. L.

Lion with a very busy mane by S. P.

Dramatic face by K. Q.

The main features of the faces are modeled from a sold chunk of clay.  After the clay dries some the back is hollowed so it is uniformly one inch thick.  Hooks are added so the finished product can hang on the wall.  Details are added last.  These sculptures will be fired and glazed after break.