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*FLEX* Igniting Creativity! Air-Dry Clay Creation (8-12 Years Old)
Class experience
In this 5-week flex course, we will learn clay techniques such as pinch pots, slab and coil construction, and how to attach pieces that actually stay together! Air-dry clay has come a long way! It will now actually stick together and mold into shapes and creations that mimic the real thing. We are going to utilize all of the "real" techniques of clay construction - pinch, slab, coil, score and slip, smoothing, and texturizing to make decorative, sculptural, and functional pieces. You...
This class is taught in English.
Learners will learn clay techniques and terms as they are working with their hands and tools to create 3-dimensional works of art. We will compare and contrast form and function as they decide if they will be creating a decorative sculpture or a functional vessel. Learners will make decisions about surface decoration while they build and after it has gone through the drying phase.
I have been teaching this and similar projects for 20+ years. I currently teach in-person pottery classes and use clay several times a week. Air-dry clay acts in a very similar manner.
Homework Offered
Since this is a flexible schedule course there will be no live meetings. Each learner should spend between 1-2 hours of time a week creating their sculptural pieces in the first four weeks and painting them during the last week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Guidance will be provided every step of each project as learners share and communicate through the Outschool classroom.Grades Offered
Weeks 1-4: Air-Dry Clay (I recommend Crayola or Amaco) Clay Tools: Rolling Pin or some other cylinder that is round and smooth such as a can plastic cup Plastic Knife Toothpicks Q-tips Small Cup of Water Placemat Rag or paper towel to wipe hands and for easy cleanup Paper Clip Week 5: Acrylic Paint Brushes - variety of sizes Cup of Water Paper Towel Placemat
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hello! I'm Amy Roadman, a PreK-12 Certified Art Teacher with 20+ years of experience and the owner of the Igniting Creativity Organization. As a visual arts educator, I strive to bring creativity into the lives of others. I started taking art...
Flex Class
$10
weekly or $50 for 5 weeks5 weeks
Completed by 7 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-12