5.0Overview
- Clay Hand Building
Teaching children how to create clay sculptures or pottery objects is a fantastic hands-on activity that allows for artistic expression and creativity. Here's a step-by-step guide for the entire process, including slow drying, glazing, and firing:
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Introduction:
Briefly discuss the basics of clay sculpting or pottery and show examples of finished pieces.
2. Sculpting:
Provide a demonstration on basic clay sculpting techniques, emphasizing hand-building or coil-building for beginners.
Offer guidance and assistance as needed.
3. Glazing:
Introduction:
Explain the glazing process and show examples of glazed ceramics.
Choosing Colors:
Provide a variety of glaze colors for the children use
Hands-On Activity:
Guide the children in applying glazes to their clay pieces. Emphasize the importance of even application and creativity.
4. Slow Drying:
Labeling:
Label each child's creation to ensure proper identification.
Storage:
Place the pieces in a designated area where they can slowly dry over the next few weeks.
5. Firing:
Kiln Operation:
Have an experienced adult operate the kiln to fire the glazed pieces.
6. Pickup Information:
Notify Parents:
Inform parents or guardians that the fired pieces will be ready for pick up three weeks after the class.
7. Celebration and Display:
Display Finished Pieces:
Once the pieces are ready, display them in a designated area for everyone to admire.
333 Old South Head Rd, North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia
5 - 12 years old
3 hours
Additional
Accepts the NSW active and creative kids voucher
