How to teach clay is a common question. I offer tips, tricks and lessons for having a successful clay day.
The Ancient Greek Pottery project was part of an integrated unit which included the study of Ancient Greece in ELA, Social Studies, Visual Arts and Drama. In Art class, the students were introduced to the history, significance and various forms of pottery in Ancient Greece. They created their Ancient Greek pots using the coil method of hand building and took their time to adjust the shape and smooth the coils as they constructed their pot. The shape of the pots resemble the Amphora pot and the designs are inspired by those on actual Ancient Greek Pots.
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If you haven't heard of Barbara Reid before, you need to! She writes and illustrates picture books. The unique thing, is that she uses clay for all the pictures. I had read her book "The Party" earlier in the year, because it's great for teaching students to make connections. I started the lesson by reading another one of Barbara's books. Then, I flipped through the pages of several under the document camera. We paused here and there to discuss how she likely created a certain element, and the tools she probably used. Check out that bunny! #adorable Next, students were each given a blank paper and a CD case. We created our clay designs inside the case so they could be closed up and taken home easily. I had everyone trace the case size on the paper. They then knew what area they had to work with. A quick sketch of their plan was completed and quickly coloured. This way, when they came to me at the rainbow table I knew exactly which colours of clay to give them, and how much of each. We talked here about how to create colours that weren't available. I saw some awesome lime greens, peaches and light blues! (A note - a sharp knife and cutting board will make your life so much happier when handing out clay!) Proudly showing off his finished piece. Pin this post.
Step by step beginner clay project: Dorodango balls. Make these simple, artful balls from natural clay as hygge keepsakes or gifts.
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Drawing exercises worksheets are a valuable tool for both beginners and experienced artists to enhance their skills. These worksheets provide a structured approach to practice different drawing techniques and develop a solid foundation in art. Whether you are an aspiring artist wanting to improve your artistic abilities or an art teacher looking for engaging and educational resources for your students, these drawing exercises worksheets will guide you through various subjects and help you develop your skills in a fun and creative way. Start sharpening your artistic skills today with these effective and easy-to-use worksheets!
This roll game has been designed for more senior students, and includes an extension activity that can lead to 3D art (clay sculptures, softies, etc.). Use only the chart page for a fun activity of creating creatures, or use that as a starting point for a more advanced art work.
Printable playdough mats are the perfect way to help inspire creativity with very little guidance. We have created 5 PRINTABLE playdough mats for parents.
Olympic Medal Craft Air Dry Clay- After School Art just finished a unit on the Olympics. This is a super-easy air dry clay Olympic medal necklace. These necklaces would also work great with Model Magic* or ceramics!
Marie Lawyer, born in British Columbia, Canada, was drawn to art from an early age, and her love of precision and order is reflected in her meticulous and detailed work. With a degree in Art Education, she transitioned to full-time art-making after teaching for a few years. Marie works with various media, including watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media, as well as three-dimensional materials like wood, canvas, metal, cardboard, and paper. She currently resides in Vermont. Transform your space with this archival digital print on paper, expertly framed in a white frame, hand torn and floated on its mat, under plex, complete with convenient D-rings for easy hanging.
My middle school art students loved making these polymer clay dragon eyes. Here is a how-to if you want to try this art lesson.
This is a digital product. You will receive a pdf document via email to print on completion of your order. Get creative at home with our 'All About Artists' art and craft activity bundle. The printable includes 12 pages of creative activities all about famous artists including Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso, Frida Kahlo an
Integrate art and literacy with no prep or background knowledge with step by step tutorials for art history and art around the world!
Learn about famous art and create your own sculpture with this fun lesson about Giacometti.
Want to make your own lava lamp? This fun DIY science experiment give you the full step-by-step instructions on how to make a homemade lava lamp out of a water bottle.
Paddle To The Sea is such a fun way to learn North American geography and so much more. If this is the first you have heard of the classic story, let me tell you just a bit more… The story, written from the viewpoint of a canoe that was made by a Native American boy,...Read More
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Teaching students rules and procedures is a skill in itself. You have to learn to teach it and then reinforce them while doing it in an engaging way. In this article, I'll give you some ideas of how to teach your students your classroom routines and expectations in a fun and engaging way.
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When it’s time to go back to school, you’re going to need your school supplies. Whether you’re in preschool, kindergarten, or at the school house for the big kids, you will need various supplies like crayons, pens and pencils, books and paper, rulers, a calculator, your backpack, and of course your lunch. We have them […]
BACKGROUND There are few students I have met that don’t enjoy art to some degree whether it’s full-on finger painting or just doodling in a notebook. The only question is what form that ‘art’ takes. It might be photography and selfies, sculpting clay, graffiti, or cutting up pictures in magazines. Most students also enjoy the concept … Continue reading Digital Art for Students: No Photoshop Required →
From a photo of a simple landscape, I tried to inspire my paintings in the style of Kandinsky. He painted many landscapes, where it is recognizable the style that characterizes his abstract paintin…
Postage Stamp Art Project: My 4th and 5th grade students created postage stamp designs after looking at stamps from around the world! A great art project for thinking about graphic design.
Today we are making Picasso works of art to hang on our Christmas tree. This homemade tree ornament art project for kids of all ages is great at home or
