Native American Pottery, 3rd/4th grade

Five colorful ceramic bowls with abstract patterns placed on a white surface.

Five colorful handmade clay bowls, glazed in blue, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue, displayed on a white surface. These vibrant pieces can easily capture the curiosity of 3rd grade students exploring art and culture.

Handmade ceramic bowls of various sizes and colors, including blue, green, and yellow, inspired by Native American pottery with unique patterns on each.

Native American Potttery:The 3/4s are learning about Native American pottery, in particular the Mimbres bowls.  Check out the link for more information.  They made their own coil-built pot and used sgraffito techniques to design the inside of the bowl.

Black and white image of a circular shield adorned with geometric symbols and icons, including stars and crosses.

We used Mayco Stroke and Coat Underglaze and then painted Amaco clear glaze on top.  I love the brilliant colors.  I would never have tried this because it’s more expensive than others, but my colleague WON a whole box of this glaze at an art conference, and we really like this glaze now.

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