Form and Space · Clay and Construction

Clay Creatures

Learning the properties of clay through pinching, coiling, and slab building to create imaginative animals.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the moisture in the clay affect our ability to shape it?
  2. 2What techniques can we use to ensure our sculpture stays together when it dries?
  3. 3How can we add texture to clay to make it look like fur, scales, or feathers?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - ClayNCCA: Primary - Making Art
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Creative Explorations: The Artist's Eye
Unit: Form and Space
Period: Clay and Construction

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