Clay lesson

Clay can be the best and worst thing to happen in an art room. It can be a magical and intense experience for both the students and the art teacher. Once students get over the messy aspect of clay, they are completely mesmerized by the tactile and time consuming process. The illusive kiln, the obsessive smoothing, the endless need to score and slip…. I LOVE …

This expressive clay portrait lesson is a great way to get your students thinking creatively while learning the basics of working with clay.

Stages of Clay PosterThis poster defines each of the stages of clay and indicates the stages where the clay is recyclable. This PDF file can be used to make handouts, posters or shared digitally with students. If you like this resource, consider purc...

I put together a booklet for the staff of the primary school I work in. They were wanting to learn about clay and some ideas of what they...

In my clay book, Clay Lab for Kids, I created this Fairy Door project. I decided to do it recently with my fourth grade students. We needed a short project (30 minute class, if possible...although most needed 2 classes) and one that would be a hit. We call them Mystery Creature door to allow the kids to really get the wheels turning on just what lies behind their door. I created a video in case you'd like to do this lesson with your students! Stay tuned on how we plan to finish these…

This free and easy ceramic clay projects is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Use this step-by-step tutorial to make an adorable clay elephant and other animals.

TYPES OF COILSIf you are teaching ceramics, you will love having a variety of different handout/poster to share with your students about different ideas for constructing or designing with coils. Some pages are ideal for high school/advanced students ...

In this middle school art lesson, students create symbolic envelopes using clay. Read more.