Paddle and Anvil Pottery Quiz

What is the ancient method of pottery making practiced in the western part of the southwest?

• Coil and scrape

• Paddle and anvil

• Slip casting

• Wheel throwing

At what age did Tony Soares start playing with clay?

• 15 years old

• 5 years old

• 10 years old

• 20 years old

What type of clay dust does Tony use to prevent the new clay from dehydrating or sticking to the pot?

• Commercial clay dust

• Tempered clay dust

• Bachongo brown clay dust

• River clay dust

What is the purpose of the anvil stone used in paddle and anvil pottery?

• To support the pottery

• To smooth the pottery

• To release the pottery from the paddle

• To shape the pottery

What did Tony learn from Nicholas Casado in Chihuahua, Mexico?

• Slip casting pottery

• Ortiz style pottery

• Wheel throwing pottery

• Coil and scrape pottery

What type of pottery is Tony's favorite?

• Peruvian style pottery

• Southern California pottery

• Membranes pottery

• Mayan pottery

What year did Tony start teaching pottery workshops?

• 2005

• 1992

• 2000

• 1995

What is the main reason Tony continues to make pottery?

• To make money

• To preserve tradition

• To gain fame

• To experiment with new techniques

What did Tony's great aunt expose him to during his childhood?

• Pottery making techniques

• Ruins and museums

• Bird nests and beehives

• Different types of pottery

What tool does Tony use to drag the clay up a little bit?

• A scouring pad

• A wooden tool

• A bone tool

• A metal tool