Elementary pottery projects

In my clay book, Clay Lab for Kids, I created this Fairy Door project. I decided to do it recently with my fourth grade students. We needed a short project (30 minute class, if possible...although most needed 2 classes) and one that would be a hit. We call them Mystery Creature door to allow the kids to really get the wheels turning on just what lies behind their door. I created a video in case you'd like to do this lesson with your students! Stay tuned on how we plan to finish these…

TOTEM SPOON LESSON Each of you will be answering the questionnaire, but instead of answering it with a written response you will be responding in small drawing. Once you have finished the questionnaire you will pick 5 of your favorite answers to incorporate into your spoon design.

Elementary Art Lessons - Annie Jewett's Art Room

Art Ed Central loves Coil Pottery: 4th & 5th Grade | Art Invention Lab

Coil pots are a staple in Elementary Art. Before my students build their own, we spend a class having a clay experience day and use my Coil Technique Sheet to help students learn a variety of optio…

Mrs. Jahnig's Art Room - clay prep, this is genius!

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Once upon a time when I was in high school, my friend and I who had both decided to major in art education, were given a lot of freedom t...

How to create a functional dish with a slab of clay using basic clay hand-building techniques of slip and score and modeling tools to add texture and craftsmanship to create a smooth surface. This is a perfect beginner clay hand-building lesson!