Ceramics 1 Classroom procedures for safekeeping of clay, equipment, and clean up.

When to clean up Due to the nature of working with clay, there will be many things that each person will need to do in the process of getting ready to leave each day.Due to the nature of working with clay, there will be many things that each person will need to do in the process of getting ready to leave each day. Clean up will begin no earlier than 2:15 each day.Clean up will begin no earlier than 2:15 each day. If you have your own transportation, you may desire to stay longer to work on projects.If you have your own transportation, you may desire to stay longer to work on projects.

Personal Clay Supply Because you will be purchasing your own clay supply, it is important that you take care of your clay properly. It is your responsibility.Because you will be purchasing your own clay supply, it is important that you take care of your clay properly. It is your responsibility. Label your bag of clay with your name in permanent marker and store it on the shelf that has been assigned to you.Label your bag of clay with your name in permanent marker and store it on the shelf that has been assigned to you. Make sure that all unused clay is returned to your bag, spray with water if necessary, push all excess air from the bag and close tightly.Make sure that all unused clay is returned to your bag, spray with water if necessary, push all excess air from the bag and close tightly. Do not allow your bag to become punctured.Do not allow your bag to become punctured.

Clay Tools All clay tools that have been used during a class period must be washed off in the water bucket. You should not be able to see any wet or dry clay on the tools. Tools should then be returned to the bucket they were gotten from and placed back on the shelf. Any tools not from the buckets should also be cleaned and returned to their original location.All clay tools that have been used during a class period must be washed off in the water bucket. You should not be able to see any wet or dry clay on the tools. Tools should then be returned to the bucket they were gotten from and placed back on the shelf. Any tools not from the buckets should also be cleaned and returned to their original location. Tools are washed in a bucket to prevent clay from going down the drain and clogging it.Tools are washed in a bucket to prevent clay from going down the drain and clogging it. If tools are not washed daily, dangerous mold will grow on themIf tools are not washed daily, dangerous mold will grow on them

Projects in Progress It you are still working on a project, it should be placed on a small board to support the bottom and keep it flat.It you are still working on a project, it should be placed on a small board to support the bottom and keep it flat. (Optional) If the clay seems like it is becoming too dry, you may want to cover the piece with damp paper towels.(Optional) If the clay seems like it is becoming too dry, you may want to cover the piece with damp paper towels. Place your piece and the board into a plastic grocery bag, then tightly close the bag so that air can not enter.Place your piece and the board into a plastic grocery bag, then tightly close the bag so that air can not enter. Place the piece in the closed bag on the shelf that was assigned to you. DO NOT leave it anywhere else in the room.Place the piece in the closed bag on the shelf that was assigned to you. DO NOT leave it anywhere else in the room.

Completed Projects Place the project on a board and cover loosely with a plastic bag.Place the project on a board and cover loosely with a plastic bag. Do not close the bag.Do not close the bag. Place the project, board and bag on the shelf that was assigned to you.Place the project, board and bag on the shelf that was assigned to you. The next day you may wish to “Clean UP” the piece when it is leather hard.The next day you may wish to “Clean UP” the piece when it is leather hard. When you are sure that the piece is finished, cleaned, and has you name/initials on the bottom, you may place it on the cart in the kiln roomWhen you are sure that the piece is finished, cleaned, and has you name/initials on the bottom, you may place it on the cart in the kiln room

Sink There will only be one sink that is to be used in this class. It is set up with a trap to prevent large pieces of clay from going down the drain.There will only be one sink that is to be used in this class. It is set up with a trap to prevent large pieces of clay from going down the drain. There will be a bucket placed in the sink to pre rinse hands and tools.There will be a bucket placed in the sink to pre rinse hands and tools. Paper towels are located at the front of the room and should never be taken back to the sink.Paper towels are located at the front of the room and should never be taken back to the sink. Be patient and take turns. You have 27 min. to clean up, which is more than enough time. If there are people at the sink, work on other parts of the clean up procedures.Be patient and take turns. You have 27 min. to clean up, which is more than enough time. If there are people at the sink, work on other parts of the clean up procedures.

Sink Continued The only thing to be left in the sink at the end of the class period should be a bucket and a screen.The only thing to be left in the sink at the end of the class period should be a bucket and a screen. All tools and equipment returned to their proper location, and sponges placed on the counter. Sponges left in the sink will also breed mold and odor.All tools and equipment returned to their proper location, and sponges placed on the counter. Sponges left in the sink will also breed mold and odor. If the sink is filling up with water, it is clogged. Let me know ASAP. Do not allow the water to continue running.If the sink is filling up with water, it is clogged. Let me know ASAP. Do not allow the water to continue running.

Tables, Chairs, and Floor Never intentionally throw or wipe clay or clay dust on to the floor.Never intentionally throw or wipe clay or clay dust on to the floor. Look around on the floor for clay. If you see any, pick it up and throw it awayLook around on the floor for clay. If you see any, pick it up and throw it away Use a wet sponge to clean off chairs if they have clay on themUse a wet sponge to clean off chairs if they have clay on them Use a paper towel to clean all clay and clay dust off. Wipe it towards one end of the table, then into your hand and throw it away. Then use a damp sponge to clean off the entire table.Use a paper towel to clean all clay and clay dust off. Wipe it towards one end of the table, then into your hand and throw it away. Then use a damp sponge to clean off the entire table. Use sponges whenever possible to save on the use of paper towelsUse sponges whenever possible to save on the use of paper towels

In Conclusion Taking care of your supplies will save you time and $$$$$$Taking care of your supplies will save you time and $$$$$$ Proper clean up will allow for a safe and healthy learning environmentProper clean up will allow for a safe and healthy learning environment If everyone pitches in it will be easyIf everyone pitches in it will be easy

End of the Class Procedures Quiz When is the earliest time that you may begin cleaning up for the day?When is the earliest time that you may begin cleaning up for the day? A) When I am finishedA) When I am finished B) 2:15B) 2:15 C) When I don’t feel like working anymoreC) When I don’t feel like working anymore D) 2:00D) 2:00

How may clay sinks do we have to use in this class?How may clay sinks do we have to use in this class? A) OneA) One B) TwoB) Two C) ThreeC) Three D) None, we go to the bathroom to use the sinkD) None, we go to the bathroom to use the sink

What should you do with clay and clay dust on the table?What should you do with clay and clay dust on the table? A) Leave itA) Leave it B) Eat itB) Eat it C) Wipe it off on to the floorC) Wipe it off on to the floor D) Wipe it off into your hand and throw it awayD) Wipe it off into your hand and throw it away

What should you do with water containers at the end of the class?What should you do with water containers at the end of the class? A) Put them on the back counterA) Put them on the back counter B) Clean them and stack them back on the shelfB) Clean them and stack them back on the shelf C) Put them in the closet for the next dayC) Put them in the closet for the next day D) Leave them in the sink to be cleanedD) Leave them in the sink to be cleaned

It you are finished with a project, it is leather hard, you have cleaned it, and it has your name on the bottom, what do you do with it?It you are finished with a project, it is leather hard, you have cleaned it, and it has your name on the bottom, what do you do with it? A) Place it in a sealed grocery bag on your shelfA) Place it in a sealed grocery bag on your shelf B) Place it on the cart in the kiln room to continue dryingB) Place it on the cart in the kiln room to continue drying C) Put it on your shelf out of a bagC) Put it on your shelf out of a bag D) Give it to KurtD) Give it to Kurt

If you are getting behind on a project or would like to complete extra projects, can you stay after school?If you are getting behind on a project or would like to complete extra projects, can you stay after school? A) YesA) Yes B) NoB) No C) I don’t wanna, Mrs. Beach-Munday scares meC) I don’t wanna, Mrs. Beach-Munday scares me D) I’m out of hereD) I’m out of here

When you are finished with a piece and want it to slowly dry out so that may be cleaned up and finished what should you do?When you are finished with a piece and want it to slowly dry out so that may be cleaned up and finished what should you do? A) Sonjia knows what to doA) Sonjia knows what to do B) Put it on your shelf out of a bagB) Put it on your shelf out of a bag C) Cover it with moist paper towelsC) Cover it with moist paper towels D) Place it on your shelf loosely covered until the next classD) Place it on your shelf loosely covered until the next class

What should you do if there is a line at the sink?What should you do if there is a line at the sink? A) Put away your project and clean your tableA) Put away your project and clean your table B) Get in a fight with the person using the sinkB) Get in a fight with the person using the sink C) Stand around and talkC) Stand around and talk D) ComplainD) Complain

Who is responsible for putting away and sealing your bag of clay.Who is responsible for putting away and sealing your bag of clay. A) The TeacherA) The Teacher B) LaurelB) Laurel C) MeC) Me D) What’s clay?D) What’s clay?

If the sink is filling up with water, what should you do?If the sink is filling up with water, what should you do? A) Turn off the water and leave for the dayA) Turn off the water and leave for the day B) Hurry up and finish before it overflowsB) Hurry up and finish before it overflows C) Turn the water off and let the teacher knowC) Turn the water off and let the teacher know D) Surfs Up!D) Surfs Up!