Create Your Favorite Animal in Clay
Let’s get together to create our favorite animal using air-dry, polymer, or oven-bake clay!
Jennifer Smith, M.Sc
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(17)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we will use different techniques to create our favorite animals using oven-bake clay, polymer clay, or air-dry clay. No experience necessary. The teacher will assist students with techniques on how to create the parts of their chosen animal. The teacher will use 2 screens for this class- 1 showing her hands as she demonstrates how to work the clay to make the shapes we want, and one showing the teacher’s face as she talks to the students. As we create, students will have the opportunity to talk about what they are making and who they are making it for, if they would like. No pressure to talk in this class. Let’s create together!
Learning Goals
The student will create a small sculpture of a dog using a variety of techniques to manipulate the clay.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents should be aware that some utensils are required to manipulate the clay. If the learner is using kitchen utensils, parental guidance is advised. Parents should ensure the area is safe for students to create- protecting the furniture. Parent help will be needed if the clay needs to be baked.
Supply List
Students should have one of the following types of clay: oven-bake clay, polymer clay, air-dry clay. Students should also have some tools- many clay kits come with plastic tools. If the clay kit did not come with tools, the student can use things from around the house such as a butter knife, fork, spoon, straw, skewer, cookie cutters, etc. If kitchen utensils are used, it’s advised that parents are present. It’s advised that students have baking paper to work on to minimize mess. It would also be helpful to have a picture of the animal they are wanting to create. Clay kit price: £5-15, $5-20 Baking paper: £1-3, $2-5 Parents could go that extra-creative step and create your own air-dry clay! Here is a recipe I’ve found useful: https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/diy-air-dry-clay-best-recipe/
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
17reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been creating with clay for over 16 years. I have been teaching children with clay for over 10 years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-6 learners per class
