1. NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY
Anasazi pots.
Reproduction of miniature pot.
NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY
Reproductions of elbow pipes
Hopi bowl.

2. CHRONOLOGY OF THE WINDSOR POTTERY TRADITION OF
CHRONOLOGY OF THE WINDSOR POTTERY TRADITION OF
NATIVE AMERICANS IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND

3. 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

4. KINDS OF TEMPER ADDED TO CLAY TO IMPROVE ITS PASTE
                                 
                                                     
                                       
                                                 
KINDS OF TEMPER ADDED TO CLAY TO IMPROVE ITS PASTE

5. 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

6. COIL POTS ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques

7. PINCH POTS AND SLAB POTS
There are many other methods of making pots and many variations on each method.
Pinch pot.
Slab pot.
ArtsWork - Three Basic Pottery Techniques

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.