CERAMIC LANTERNS

And Negative Space

Organic

Japanese Zen Garden

GEOMETRIC

Create a stencil to make your design

How could you construct this?

Design relates to the overall form

Function! Function! Function!

HOW do you put the candle in?

HOW will you make it function as a lantern?

Will it hang…

…on the wall?

Create a base?

Drop the candle in from the top?

Slab constructed box or other shape

Sculptural

Objective/AGENDA

• To begin: What are you good at (slab, drape-mold, boxes, sculpture? What design elements to you enjoy? Organic, geometric, lines, shapes…

• Make a list• Must be unique (do not copy another

artist)• And stay away from crafty ideas you could

buy at The Christmas Tree Shop

Today You Will:

• In your sketch book, divide your paper into 6 sections -6 sketches due at the end of class tomorrow

• Research & print different basic forms you like (old fashioned lanterns, octagon, hanging…

• Research & print patterns and designs you like that could be carved out: lilies, birds, stars, poinsettia, geometric patterns, sea creatures…