Talking With Clay reading

Approximately how much time might a traditional potter spend on processing materials before making anything?

• 10 minutes

• many days

• about half of their total time working

• about 3 hours per pot

How do Pueblo ceramicists know when the clay is the right consistency?

• they weigh it

• they know from experience

• they taste it

• they stretch it out to test it

Traditionally, women made the pots and men helped with getting clay and firing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Most Pueblo potters feel that clay has a will of its own, and they are co-creators with the material.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What kinds of "heirlooms" are passed down to be used in making pottery?

What is the most risky part of pottery making with these traditional techniques?

• Bone dry stage before firing

• Adding heavy coils on top of a large pot

• Firing outside with wood

• Carrying the work from place to place

How might native potters feel about pots that are damaged, imperfect, or cracked?