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Making a Chiminea

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A chiminea is an outdoor fireplace usually made from terracotta. Your class will make miniature versions of this useful heating device to practice specific sculpting techniques. This activity spans four days. It includes vocabulary and an outline of the skills.

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ceramics, clay, art vocabulary, elements of art

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art terminology, ceramics, elements of art, art project, sculpting techniques, content specific vocabulary, sculpture, chiminea, visual and performing arts
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Grade
7th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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