Print and complete the worksheet. Then assess yourself using the rubric provided.

For each pot, check the item that reflects your assessment of your work.

Pinch Pot

1. The pot walls are ____uneven, ____fairly even, ____very even.

2. The form of my pot is ____not pleasing, ____somewhat pleasing, ____very pleasing.

Explain why you think so.

3. This pot has ____no intended purpose, ____has a purpose, ____has a specific purpose.

Explain the designated purpose of your pot.

4. Answer if your pot is fired. There ____are, ____are not cloud spirits on the pot.

Coil Pot

1. Pot walls are ____uneven, ____fairly even, ____very even.

2. The form of my pot is ____not pleasing, ____somewhat pleasing, ____very pleasing.

Explain why you think so.

3. The coils are ____breaking apart, ____mostly well joined and smooth, ____very well joined and very smooth.

4. This pot has ____no intended purpose, ____has a purpose, ____has a specific purpose.

5. Answer if your pot is fired. There ____are, ____are not cloud spirits on the pot.

Slab Pot

1. Pot walls are ____uneven, ____fairly even, ____very even.

2. The form of my pot is ____not pleasing, ____somewhat pleasing, ____very pleasing.

Explain why you think so.

3. The slabs are ____breaking apart, ____mostly well joined and smooth, ____very well joined and very smooth.

4. This pot has ____no intended purpose, ____has a purpose, ____has a specific purpose.

5. Answer if your pot is fired. There ____are, ____are not cloud spirits on the pot.

If your pots were fired, write a brief reflection on the firing process and what you experienced doing it.

If most of your marks are in the first space, you are beginning in your potmaking skills. If most of your marks are in the second space, your pots are competent. If most of your marks are in the last space, your pots are exceptional.