Carved Clay Relief Tiles
A one time class creating relief tiles using sculptural techniques with air-dry clay. #creative
Sylvette Frazier: Art & Nature Classes, M.A.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(53)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
Once the clay is completely dried, ( can take several days ) you can paint on your own with acrylics and/or a finish clear glaze.Class Experience
In this one time class, learners will make their own relief tiles from air-dry clay. Relief tiles are of sculptural form, and when finished have a 3d appearance. Creating relief tiles provides a great introduction to the study of clay sculpture, for it requires many similar skills and techniques needed while using clay. There are many different types of air-dry clay on the market, and for this class we will use material that is indeed clay-- for it can dry in the air but also be fired in the kiln. This clay we will use for our relief tile work is wonderful to have if your child is interested with working with real clay. I post the type of clay and materials needed that we will be using below in the supply list. Clay is a wonderful material to work with and explore. It is very forgiving and flexible and one can easily change their creative directions at any moment in their process. They can draw a design directly onto their clay tiles with a pencil as a sketch, and if a mistake is made, just smooth it out with a touch from a finger. Depending on the design of their work, participants will have the opportunity to create a series of relief tiles and can add embellishments if they choose. Once the clay is completely dried, you can paint on your own with acrylics and/or a finish clear glaze.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please make before the class some slip-- which is a mixture of clay and water...,more water than clay. Usually stored in a container or tray
Supply List
**** AMACO Air Dry Clay For this class, we will be working with air dry clay that is either gray or terra cotta color based. I love using this brand below, for it is clay and can also be used to throw clay on the wheel and be fired in the kiln ****Tools Suggested: The needle tool is very handy for cutting into tight corners. A variety of different sized loop tools can be used for craving into the clay, creating negative space areas. Beveled edges are easy to carve with the right size ribbon tool. Simple pointed wooden or metal skewers can work great too. ****A flat ruler to measure the sizes of your tiles ****Slip - in a tray or container ( a mixture of clay and water- more water than clay) ****Cardboard- or something similar for the finished tiles to rest on while drying
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
53reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
California Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree in Science from California State University Los Angeles
My name is Sylvette Frazier, I am an Arts & Nature Pedagogist, Teaching Artist specializing in Early Childhood Education, utilizing the expressive arts and nature as a tool for expression and discovery in learning. Are you new to Outschool? Use my $20 discount code on any class: https://outschool.com/parents/b4acdaa2-6143-4d4d-9724-acf6ac028bda/66b8fc33-f152-4cc4-99c5-3ffa3208f581?signup=false&usid=6StFDfPG&utm_campaign=share_invite_link
I have a Master Degree in Early Childhood/Primary Education and a Bachelor Degree in Child Development, active in the field for several decades. I am also a National Geographic Certified Educator, and certified to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP). Also, I am TESOL certified, teaching English as a Second Language. I am the Founder of Connecting Children to Art in Nature; educational business that offer children and families services to connect to nature in artful and eco-friendly formats and perspectives. I create educational design and curriculum for youth and families for botanical gardens, children's schools, private and public settings, nature centers, as well as lecture in universities and colleges presenting professional development workshops for educators. My class offerings on Outschool are inspired by various pedagogies such as the Reggio-Emilia and Waldorf practices and place-based, best practices in environmental education. I offer traditional art studio courses, art appreciation, art & nature-based classes & programs, and environmental education.
Please let me know if you would like a different time/day for any class offered that might suit your schedule better! I am happy to try to make it work to support learners all around the globe. It is my aim to create classes and workshops that are meaningful for each person and that makes a positive imprint on their lives. Currently, I am based in Los Angeles, and love to travel, teach and learn and collaborate with others from all around the globe.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
3-8 learners per class
