Iroquois Inspired Pottery - Arts and Heritage St. Albert

Iroquois Inspired Pottery

Grade(s): 5 and 6

Location: Visual Art Studios at St. Albert Place (Art Gallery of St. Albert)

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Volunteers: 4–6 recommended

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The Iroquois, Haudenosaunee or “People of the Longhouse” made clay pots with rounded bottoms to store seeds or hang over cooking fires. Students learn traditional vessel construction methods to create a decorative clay pot inspired by ancient Iroquois pottery.

 

Curriculum

  • Art 
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 
  • (5–Art) Play with shape; use abstraction and distortion; minimize material and effort in art 
  • (6–Art) Explore more complex art procedures; express themselves and refine artwork 
  • Science 
  • Social Studies
  • (5–Social) Appreciation of ancient societies and contributions to contemporary life
  • (5–Social) Trade networks, farming, agriculture and importance of rivers
  • (6–Social) Athenian democracy, Roman Republic and Haudenosaunee Confederacy 

 

Student Outcomes

  • Explore how texture can be used to create a visual effect
  • Learn what clay is and where it comes from; why it is bisque fired in a kiln; how to use clay and clay tools safely in a professional studio
  • Going beyond previous levels of pinch pot clay modelling to more advanced coil vessels

 

*Note: All in school and virtual clay programs use air dry clay which is much less durable than clay that is bisque fired at our visual art studios. We cannot transport clay from in-school programs to the visual art studios for firing, but if your school has a kiln and a technician, we can supply suitable clay for firing at your school. 

Click here for information on in school techniques for finishing air dry clay.

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Teacher Feedback

My students loved the field trip. There is a good mix of teaching about the history and hands-on activities.

Holy Cross SchoolGr 2, “My School – Past and Present” at Little White School and “Work and Play” at St. Albert Grain Elevators

Perfect project to complement our learning in Science.

Wild Rose SchoolGr 3, “Metamorphosis” clay program - Art Gallery of St. Albert, St Albert Place Studios

The presentation was engaging and informative. It fit in wonderfully with our kindergarten curriculum and was a positive and meaningful experience for my students.

Windsor Park SchoolKinder, “I Belong” in-school Museum program

These were valuable and engaging programs for the students. They enjoyed learning a new skill and at the river lots they were encouraged to think critically and reflect carefully.

Leo Nickerson SchoolGr 5, “Learning from the Land” at the River Lots

My students loved it and couldn't wait to go home and show their creations!

Ecole HillgroveGr 5, “Needle Felted Owl” – Art Gallery of St. Albert, St Albert Place Studios

This program was fantastic. The students loved the opportunity to be in council chambers.

Albert Lacombe SchoolGr 6, “History of Local Government” Museum program

I have done clay projects with you for as long as I can remember. Once again, everything was AMAZING! We have a new grade partner this year who had never been, and she absolutely loved it! The instructors are always excellent, They explain and guide the students in manageable chunks to make it easy for the kids to follow along. I love that you allow extra parents to come and assist. I especially like that the projects are always connected to the curriculum! Thanks again.

Bishop David MotiukGr 3, “Nunavut Kayaks” Clay Program

The Peru and Indigenous Peoples of Canada program perfectly connected Gr 3 Social Studies content with some Gr 4 Social Studies content. We had lots to talk about after.

Lynnwood SchoolGr 3/4, “Peru and the Aboriginal People of Canada” Museum program

The instructor was amazing. She engaged the students in the Métis culture. The activity was hands on and informative.

St. Edmund SchoolGr 4 “Metis Contemporary Beading” Gallery Indigenous In-School Program

Amazing program with a knowledgeable instructor who engaged my students and me too! Thanks so much for offering this field trip.

Connections for LearningGr 3 “Tipi As Home” – Museum Program