April, 2023 Mugs 07, 2023 10, 2023 12, 2023 Coiling and Glaze Term 1, 2023 A cool project with kids where we made mugs using a traditional pottery technique called coiling. We started by rolling out long strands of clay and coiling them up to build the walls of the mug. Then, we added pinched figures to the surface to make them unique and fun. The kids got really creative with their designs, making all kinds of animals, people, and abstract shapes out of clay. Once they were done, we fired the mugs in a kiln and added a shiny glaze to make them look even cooler. The kids had a blast learning about pottery and making something they could actually use. And the mugs turned out amazing.

April, 2023 Buildings and colour 07, 2023 10, 2023 12, 2023 3D modelling and colour Term 1, 2023 Building 3D shapes using clay, specifically, planning a building with a grid, making the building walls with clay (toast, this is darker clay), and building up the walls with the technique of joining them together. Using the grid as a guide, children created uniform walls from clay slabs. They joined the walls together using the technique of pressing them together with clay slips and smoothing out the joints with a tool, creating a seamless connection between each wall.

April, 2023 Servering plates 07, 2023 10, 2023 12, 2023 Slabbing Term 1, 2023 The slab technique involves rolling out flat sheets of clay and cutting them into the desired shape and young kids were able to use this technique to create a functional serving plate that was both beautiful and useful. They were able to add various textures and designs to the plate using different media, such as stamps or other materials, to create a unique pattern on the plate. This project allowed kids to use their creativity and imagination, while also developing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. In addition to the technical skills involved in creating the plate, we also emphasized the importance of patience and taking the time to allow the clay to dry and fire properly. This is a critical aspect of working with clay and something that we will continue to emphasize in the coming weeks.