Art Club Fun: 3D Clay Sculptures (Ongoing)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing class students will get to explore their creativity through sculpting with clay! Each week students will make a new animal sculpture using basic hand building techniques such as slab forming, making pinch pots, rolling coils, and attaching pieces together. We will start the class with an introduction to our project and then students will follow a teacher lead step-by-step demonstration of how to build their 3D clay animals. While my directions are quite detailed, I also provide students the opportunity to add their own unique details to their artworks. As students work, I make sure to provide feedback, encouragement, and additional instructions as needed. If time allows, at the end of class our young artists will have the opportunity to share their artwork with their classmates. **Although each demonstration will be finished by the end of class, students may want to continue working on their masterpieces after we have signed off for the day. Everyone works at a different speed, and it's better to take our time than to rush! **Students will only make the clay sculptures in class. If they are using a white clay they may paint them on their own time with acrylic paint or watercolors once the clay has dried. Supplies Needed: -White air dry clay - I like Crayola Air Dry Clay, White Amaco Air Dry Modeling Clay, or Jovi Air Dry Modeling Clay -A work surface - a paper plate, parchment covered table, or plastic cutting board -Clay tools, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, rolling pins, etc. - whatever you have is fine. Our hands will be our best tool! **Please see other clay tips under Parental Guidance
Learning Goals
-Students will learn the basics of hand building with clay including: making pinch pots, flattening slabs, rolling coils, and attaching two pieces of clay together.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Clay Tips:
*When not using your air dry clay be sure to cover it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it in a sealed ziplock bag. It will dry out if left in the open air.
*Clay takes time to dry. You may want to put a large open ziplock bag over the clay sculpture as it dries so it is less likely to crack. As it dries you will want to periodically turn your clay sculpture to ensure an even and thorough drying.
*Clay is breakable. Be sure to store your finished clay some place safe. If it breaks, usually a little white glue or super glue should do the trick.
*If you choose to color your clay once it is dried you can use watercolors or acrylic craft paint. You can also seal your clay with a clear acrylic based sealant such as Mod Podge. We will only be building our sculptures in class. Other decorating and painting is your choice.
Supply List
Supplies Needed: **Please see other clay tips under Parental Guidance
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Supplies Needed:
-White air dry clay - I like Crayola Air Dry Clay, White Amaco Air Dry Modeling Clay, or Jovi Air Dry Modeling Clay
-A work surface - a paper plate, parchment covered table, or plastic cutting board
-Clay tools, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, rolling pins, etc. - whatever you have is fine. Our hands will be our best tool!
**Please see other clay tips under Parental Guidance
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I have taught elementary art for over 17 years and each of my lessons is developed thoughtfully and practiced ahead of time keeping in mind student skill level and interests. I am passionate about helping young artists find their unique artistic voices, and therefore I balance guided drawing with creative expression in this class. I provide positive encouragement to students throughout our class time and hope they enjoy working with clay as much as I do.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-7 learners per class