Art by April: Clay Turtles
In this one time class, students will learn how to make a simple turtle using air dry or natural clay.
April Taylor, Prek-12 Art Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(658)
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This beginners clay class is a great starter class for children to be introduced to clay. I use Crayola Air Dry clay so their turtles dry without a kiln but you can use natural clay if you have access to a kiln. Over 40 minutes, children will learn how to work with clay, how to securely attach parts, and how to make impressions using household tools to create adorable little turtles! Clay can be painted once fully dry (2-3 days). Class will be mostly unmuted so that we can converse while we work. My classes are paced accordingly to the learners in my class and all abilities are welcome. Please join me in some clay play! Crayola Air-dry clay can be purchased at most craft stores or on Amazon.com.
Other Details
Supply List
Crayola Air Dry Clay 2.5 Clay tools or toothpick, popsicle stick, marker cap, plastic knife, etc. Small bowl of water Paper towel
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
5.0
658reviews
Star Educator
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 One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
4-10 learners per class
