Art Class: Air-Dry Clay Exploration - Clay Play & Hand-Building for Ages 6-9
Stephanie Krause: The Art Playspace
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(378)
In this 5-day clay class for ages 6-9, young artists will get to know air-dry clay (this is *not* the stretchy stuff). We'll explore its qualities and students will use different hand-building techniques to create their own unique objects.
Class experience
In this 5-day air-dry clay* class for ages 6-9, we'll focus on the excitement of air-dry clay, a medium with a lot to offer. I'll be demonstrating different air-dry techniques, which kids can then use to create what they would like, with my assistance.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT 'AIR-DRY CLAY' IS NOT THE STRETCHY STUFF! More on air-dry clay below.
This is about EXPLORATION, more than anything. Each day we'll review different techniques and then students will use those techniques however they...Students will gain familiarity with the medium of air-dry clay - its properties, different techniques to use it, how to clean up afterwards.
I'm a certified PK-12 art educator with 25 years of teaching experience in many different environments! I've always loved clay.
I will post a more specific supply list in the classroom but you'll need to buy some supplies that, if you have nothing, might run you about $15. -A bucket of white air-dry clay (NOT the little colored individually wrapped packages; true air-dry clay comes in a big lump in a bucket!) - Crayola is a readily-available brand -a work surface for the clay, eg a plastic placemat or garbage bag - you shouldn't have to buy anything special for this. -a cellulose sponge -a damp washcloth and/or damp paper towels -some clay tools - if you have play-doh tools, those might work, or you can use things like: -a plastic fork (could be a regular fork, but it'll get clay on it - always nice to keep eating/art supplies separate); -a plastic spoon (could be a regular spoon, but it'll get clay on it - always nice to keep eating/art supplies separate); -a plastic knife and/or popsicle/craft stick -a chopstick -a pencil -toothpicks -for decoration, Day 5 (optional, students may choose to just make more things on Day 5 and not decorate): watercolor paint and/or tempera paint & brushes, and/or colored pencils
Air-dry clay is a messy medium in that it can create a lot of dust! You'll want to have an impermeable work surface (for example: a plastic placemat or a garbage bag) that will be easy to clean. Since you don't want clay dust floating around in your house - although I'll be reviewing clean-up with your learners, I highly recommend ensuring a good table/surface wipe-down with water after class is over to make sure they've cleaned up well enough! Your learners may get some clay on their clothes as well, so a smock isn't a bad idea. Lastly, we will be using tools like plastic forks & knives & toothpicks to work with the clay. Although we'll review safety, please stay nearby if you are concerned your learner can't use these tools safely.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(378)
Calling all art explorers! The act of creation shouldn't be limited to professional artists. Artistic expression is for EVERYONE - something you should feel entitled to do, without judgment, your whole life long. Unfortunately, many of us have...
Group Class
$75
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-8 learners per class
