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"The Best Pottery Ever!"

21/1/2014

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Today, Elder Class visited Honeybourne Pottery as part of our topic on Ancient Greece. The children worked alongside professional artists Kath and Paul to 'throw' pots that will eventually become drinking vessels. Sitting at a potter's wheel was a first-time experience for all, yet the children all produced some fantastic results. Several then tested the 'magic of the pots' to see whether gravity would pull them to the ground.

They also each had the opportunity to create a Greek theatre mask. Using a variety of tools and techniques, including some marvellous stuff named 'slurry', the children beavered away at their very own mask. The results were visually impressive and a variety of expressions were created, including anger, cheerfulness and pride. One child even managed to create a sinister mask!

At the end of the day, the crowds gathered to watch Mrs. Perry on the potter's wheel. Following the creation of a beautiful wide rimmed drinking vessel, she decided to test the 'magic of the pots'. The magic had previously worked for everyone ... but not for poor Mrs. Perry whose pot collapsed into the 'gravy' bucket! Despite this final Greek tragedy, a great time was had by all.

For more information about the work of Honeybourne Pottery and further opportunities, please visit their website www.honeybournepots.co.uk.

15 Comments
izzy
21/1/2014 11:26:39 am

Honeybourne pottery was so much fun it was a great experience better than what I did before and I was only young it didn't turn out very well !!!!!

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Mr. Lockley
21/1/2014 03:07:30 pm

I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for your positive comments Izzy.

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paul & kath link
21/1/2014 11:47:03 am

Many thanks for your visit - you were all a pleasure to teach.

We wiill see you soon with the fired pots & masks.

paul &kath

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Mr. Lockley
21/1/2014 03:08:48 pm

Thank you very much for everything Paul and Kath. We can't wait to see our pottery again soon. Best wishes.

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louis
22/1/2014 11:18:51 am

It was so much fun but don' drop the sponge.

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Mr. Lockley
22/1/2014 12:34:26 pm

You made a fantastic pot, Louis! You should be proud of yourself :)

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JOEL link
23/1/2014 12:38:08 am

YES LOUIS NEVER DROP THE SPONGE

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Jolie*
23/1/2014 04:44:20 am

My favourite was the pottery wheel because I found it easier and I can't wait until we get our pots and masks back! I wanna go again!!!!

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ella and tegan
23/1/2014 04:45:23 am

honey born was the best trip ever thanks to Kath and Paul.

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Reece
24/1/2014 08:54:00 am

Hi, I dropped the sponge :) it was fun making the faces and using the wheel

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Mr. Lockley
26/1/2014 10:24:30 am

I am glad so many of you enjoyed the visit and the experience. I am looking forward to your pottery returning in a few weeks' time!

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milly
28/1/2014 10:23:10 am

I would really like to go to honeybourne pottery again as it was so fun and a great experience, and i'd especially like to have a go on the pottery wheel again, I cant wait to see our finished products. thanks to paul and kath for a great morning working with clay. Also thankyou to the teachers for taking us to honeybourne.

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Mr. Lockley
29/1/2014 03:21:38 pm

It is lovely to read such a comment, Milly. I am really glad you enjoyed the visit and I am looking forward to receiving the fired clay work back from Honeybourne. Paul and Kath were great, weren't they?

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charlie
10/2/2014 10:41:28 am

i a enjoyed creating the pots with paint today also mine loks kind of good #gome:)

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louis
3/3/2014 12:34:24 am

I think you confused potery and the best song ever

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