Ceramics: Nathan Falter, Wheel Thrown Stoneware
2:22
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Nathan Falter is a pottery artist from Springfield, Missouri. In this video he shares examples of his work, describes the process for creating his work and influences on that work. Learn more about him at http://www.springfieldpottery.com.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: AandA-NFalter**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: Mr. Falter’s ceramic pieces are “built to use” he says. How does that influence what has to be done in the creative process? Have students consider that question as they view and discuss the work they see.
- Activity Idea: From around the 50 second mark to 01:15, Mr. Falter describes how he sees himself as a potter, and the influences, and processes he likes to use. Use the video with an activity that has students do the same descriptive approach with work they create.
*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.
