Ceramics: Jennifer Falter, Hand Thrown Black Slip Pottery
2:09
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Meet Jennifer Falter, a potter, as she shares examples of her work and describes influences on and the creative process for that work. For more information go to: https://www.artfulhome.com/artist/Jennifer-Falter/8040 for more information.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: AandA-JFalter**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: In the video the artist says, “I like the idea of the hand-made being used for the every day.” Have students contemplate that idea as they view the video. Is the artist reaching her objective? How would they create a piece of art to meet that same objective?
- Activity Idea: Use the video in conjunction with an activity that has students using black slip and carving techniques similar to Ms. Falter’s.
*Profile videos use a first-person/first-hand approach to highlight interesting people doing interesting things in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
