Teapots for Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics

Some examples from past classes

Teapot and two cups

Research and find samples• Search terms “theme tea sets”

“whimsical tea pot” “surrealist tea set”, others

• Save photo samples on your phone, or an app like Pinterest, etc.

Ceramic Artists’ Teapots• Research artists and save samples

from searching for “ceramic artist teapots”

• Some names to get you started. • Roberto Lugo• Peter Shire• Richard Notkin

Sketch some designs• Is there a united theme? (Nature,

space, patterns, cartoon characters?)

• Do they match? Do they contrast, opposites? (Teapot is happy, cups are angry, etc?)

• Do all three pieces tell a story together?

Some teapots are quiet

Some reflect social issues

Some tea sets are fun

Parts of teapot

Practical ConsiderationsUNIT 15: function•A Function is the role of the object. They require particular considerations such as how to hold them, size, weight, and balance. These considerations are all a part ofERGONOMICS which is the study of function.

The lid should interlock so thatit does not fall offwhen pouring theteapot. Allow for 1/16 “ shufflebetween lid and body.

The handleshould have a generous internal spaceand good strongthickness to promote comfortwhen lifting.

The spout has to be long enoughto balance the handle and pour higher than the capacity of the body.

However, Eastern style handles are more successful in that the grip is a natural pivot. The traditional Western handle above is the least comfortable but it is the convention.