For this project, students learned about telling a story through symbolism and included at least 3 symbols in their artwork to tell a story about themselves. Students were taught how to make a well-crafted pinch pot or plate, then to use sgraffito techniques to carve out their illustration.

Lesson from student teaching with Nicole Heili at Menomonie High School.

For this project, students were taught about how to create functional teapots, while fitting their chosen theme—that was related to interests or a personal story. Students had the option to throw on the wheel or to hand build. Each teapot required all of the elements of the teapot (e.g., spout, handle, lid, stopper, knob) and the importance craftsmanship was emphasized for this level II course.

Lesson from student teaching with Nicole Heili at Menomonie High School.

For this project, students created piggy banks that were based on realistic animals. Students coil built each sculpture, and were required to have a hollow structure with a hole for the coins (at the top and bottom).

Lesson from student teaching with Nicole Heili at Menomonie High School.