Arts
Fall Clay Camp (Multi Week)
In this 4 week (2X per week) class your child will fall in love with clay by shaping and molding the clay into different objects and shapes using their hands for sensory development.
3-6
year old learners
1-6
learners per class
$80
Charged upfront
$10 per class
Meets 2x per week
Over 4 weeks
30 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
No experience with clay at all is needed but is advantageous to have. Basic clay skills will be taught. Skills such as: rolling clay into a pancake. Molding clay into a ball. Imprinting objects such as leaves into clay to make an imprint. Cutting holes into the clay. Rolling clay into a snake form. I will be using google slides to show pictures of what we will make in class and or actual clay examples. I can point my camera down on my work area so the students can see what I am making...
Students will learn to pinch clay, to squeeze clay, and to roll clay. Learners will by the end of class know how to make a coil pot, a hand (or paw) print, a slab pot, and a pinch pot. Why Clay? 1. It's therapeutic. Simply the act of molding clay in one's hands whether you're a child or an adult can be very calming. Remember those stress balls that were once so popular? Manipulating the clay can help relieve stress or even be an outlet for young children who physically express their emotions. 2. It's an outstanding sensory development activity 3. It's play based learning. You might not realize it, but playing with clay is promoting minds to get busy by thinking about what they're going to create and how they're going to create it. This type of creative play promotes imaginative problem-solving skills.
I have been working on a pottery and with clay when since middle school age or before. I attended a Visual and performing arts school in Sarasota FL which is still there to this day. I was in the first pioneering class to be created at the school. We had 3-4 pottery wheels and it was my most favorite class. Later as an adult when I lived in Miami FL. I purchased my own pottery wheel and have made many things on the wheel. I taught each of my three daughters on the wheel from a very young age(4, 5, or 6).
30 min of class time and any time after class that the student wishes to continue to work with their clay.
supply list: small bowl of water (used to moisten clay) a pencil a rolling pin or smooth glass jar A dry rag (to wipe hands or counter top if needed) A damp/wet rag (to wipe hands or counter top if needed) Clay: self hardening clay or air dry clay in any color. It usually comes in black or white. Any local art or craft supply store will carry self hardening clay. It is also sometimes called air dry clay. I am going to use a black color. I bought my clay from Sheffield Pottery in Sheffield MA. There is an on-line store if you need to order on-line. https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/default.asp?msclkid=bc3ee05b1f8a199028efbe9540e372db&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20Branded%20-%20A&utm_term=Sheffield%20Pottery&utm_content=Sheffield%20Pottery Small objects: some leaves, sea shells, or buttons to make imprints bring small magnet to attach to the Clay(snail project)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
none
1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
None. Optional: parents can help their students by sitting next to them off camera or just be nearby in case the student needs hands-on help. Camera angle: for the clay work try to angle your camera on the table where you are working so I can see what you are doing and I'll do the same.
Teacher
About Me
Hi. I am Julie and I currently live in Massachusetts. I teach art (drawing, clay) and puppy/dog training classes(life skills). I am certified to teach art in Massachusetts. I am certified to teach Elementary school in NH, and FL. I have been...
