Pinch Pots

The 6th grade art students began their clay experience with a pinch pot. Producing pinch pots is the most direct method people have of interacting with clay. We push, and the clay responds. We pinch, and again the clay responds. We can learn a huge amount simply through the experience of directly modifying the clay’s form. It is a great way to introduce a person to clay.

Pinching clay can teach us tactile sensitivity. Through this process, we more easily learn to rely on our fingers to tell us information about the clay. We can develop a kinetic awareness of form and of the thickness of walls and floors.

This tactile awareness will enhance our pottery skills across the board. Through creating pinch pots, we can continually refine our ability to work by touch, rather than by sight alone.

Pinch Pots by: Joseph, Cindy, Armando, Orlando, Autumn, Brittanya, & Zadie