What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This 3 day clay camp will allow your child to explore and experiment with air dry clay! We will create 3 unique clay pieces over 3 days, using a variety of hand building techniques. Day 1 Pinch pots- made into animals, monsters, creatures, or simple vessels. Day 2 Coil Pots- exploring the ways coils can be shaped to create designs. Day 3 Name Plates- personalized designs using a slab technique. Students will build with their clay during each class, wait 2-3 days for each piece to harden, and then paint them outside of class time. Students can be brand new to working with clay. No experience necessary! My classes are also a setting for socializing, as I enjoy having conversations during our work sessions. Students will be encouraged to keep their mics on if noise levels allow!
Other Details
Supply List
White Crayola Air Dry Clay- 2.5lbs per student Plastic clay tools or plastic cutlery Toothpicks Craft sticks Marker caps Rolling pin or dowel/thick marker for rolling Anything to press into clay to create an impression
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor's Degree in Education from State University of New York at New Paltz
Hello Outschool community!
I am April Taylor. I live with my amazing family in New York and I have been teaching visual arts on Outschool for 3+ years. I’ve been told I was “born to teach”. On Outschool, I teach art classes for children ages 8 and older. I I have classes in acrylic and watercolor painting, realistic drawing, and clay work. I hold a Bachelors degree in Art Education and a Masters degree in Professional Studies, where I focused on Humanistic and Multicultural Educational practices. I have 18+ years teaching experience in Prek-8 in virtual and in person settings.
As a teacher, I like to keep class fun, upbeat, and flexible. During classes, I encourage balance, in terms of focus and discussion/communicating with myself and classmates. Interaction, open discussion about planning, and ideas/suggestions for their own or other's art is highly valuable, as is, quiet focus and concentration. In every class, I teach using a step by step approach to demonstrate how to do the skills and use the materials. I feel this provides a solid foundation for students to master skills and then put them to practice once they become more confident and independent. I also encourage creativity and encourage students to add or omit elements from their work that make it unique to them. I would much rather have 8 different drawings at the end, than exact replicas of mine! If a child wants to take their project in a different direction, I fully support and encourage them to do so!
When I am not painting and working with clay, I love being out in nature, spending time with my husband, two hockey loving boys, and our dog child.
I look forward to meeting your child and helping them grow their love for art and learning. I hope to see your child in my classes soon!
***If this will be your FIRST CLASS on Outschool, please use my code APRILTA2020, to get $20 off of your first class!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$36
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-8 learners per class