NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm Anasazi pots. http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/southwest.html Reproduction of miniature pot. http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm Reproductions of elbow pipes http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm Hopi bowl. http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/southwest.html

CHRONOLOGY OF THE WINDSOR POTTERY TRADITION OF http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/chrono.htm CHRONOLOGY OF THE WINDSOR POTTERY TRADITION OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND

ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques PREPARATION OF CLAY Natural clays are made from minute particles that often sunk in a still water after being carried by a stream. It is dried, ground, and impurities are sifted out. Then it is soaked in water. Sometimes a temper is added to help the clay hold-up in rapid changes of temperature.                                                                   Quality clay is recognized by feel, smell, and occasionally taste. Different areas have different colors and types of clay. ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/prepare.htm

KINDS OF TEMPER ADDED TO CLAY TO IMPROVE ITS PASTE                                                                                                                                                                                   KINDS OF TEMPER ADDED TO CLAY TO IMPROVE ITS PASTE http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/temper.htm

ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques PREPARATION OF CLAY Natural clays are made from minute particles that often sunk in a still water after being carried by a stream. It is dried, ground, and impurities are sifted out. Then it is soaked in water. Sometimes a temper is added to help the clay hold-up in rapid changes of temperature.                                                                   Quality clay is recognized by feel, smell, and occasionally taste. Different areas have different colors and types of clay. ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/prepare.htm

COIL POTS ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/making.htm

PINCH POTS AND SLAB POTS There are many other methods of making pots and many variations on each method. Pinch pot. http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson4.htm Slab pot. http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson4.htm ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques

TOOLS USED TO MAKE AND DECORATE NEW ENGLAND NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY Scallop Shell Cord Wrapped Paddle Carved Antler or Wood Modeling Tools Quill Brush Wooden Scraper Finger and Thumbnails Wooden or Stone Dentate Tool Burnishing Stone Net and Textiles Pointed Stick Flake Knife http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/tools.htm

Traditional Pottery Firing Contemporary Pottery Firing FIRING NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY OUTSIDE IN A FIRE PIT                                                                                                                    Traditional Pottery Firing Dig a shallow pit. Choose a day that is not windy. Build a fire in the pit. Put rocks in the pit. Set the pottery upside-down, not touching, on the rocks heated. Hardwood set like a teepee over the pottery. Put kindling over the hardwood and under the pots. After an hour and a half let the fire – which is about 1500 degrees – burn down. Cover with wet leaves, leaving a small smoke hole. Allow it to cool for an hour.                                                                                                                          Contemporary Pottery Firing Tin sheets protect pottery from smoke and flame. Tin cans can be used instead of rocks. http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/firing.htm

NAVAJO POTTERY Due to changing wind and water, there is a variety of clay deposits available. Navajo artist develop a relationship with their pot and try to create balance. The firing of the pot symbolizes water, earth, air, and fire in appropriate proportions. http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson1.htm http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson1.htm http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/students/navajo/lesson1.htm

CHEROKEE POTTERY Old pottery found today if usually in small pieces. The low firing temperatures, unrefined paste, and clay used makes it very brittle and fragile. This advantageous for the Cherokee’s seasonal movements. Mostly hand-coiled. Pottery is usually darkly colored, but sometimes red or buff. http://www.clayhound.us/sites/cherokee.htm