The Magic of Clay
Clay has been an intrinsic part of our life since the beginning of time...it contains the entire history of our world in each particle.
For adults and children alike the tactile and therapeutic qualities of clay are naturally transformed by our hands into functional or simply aesthetic objects for our purpose, our pleasure and our admiration.
In today’s fast paced lifestyle clay offers the user a moment of peaceful time, allowing the mind to be creative with a beautiful medium that is both challenging and forgiving.
Clay is in our lives from the time we wake up in the morning, we walk on clay tiles to wash our face in a clay basin. Then we have breakfast with a clay cup, plate or bowl…Clay is used to make the first mold of a new car design.....it’s in the pages of the newspapers and magazines we read….
Clay is essential in our lives and the experience is enhanced by learning to create things from this fascinating medium...clay.
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Introduction to Clay Module for School Term
This educational and interesting 7 week module has been specially created for a school class of approximately 15 children ages 12 —16 yrs.
Over seven weeks the children will acquire knowledge and skills through the experience of working with clay.
Some of the exercises include design and create clay tools for texturing pots , coil and slab building techniques to create a coiled dish and a lantern or candle holder. Plaster mold making of face to make wall planter and slip casting sushi plates to be decorated with a sgraffito technique.
A class session is minimum two hours which includes 30 minutes for set up and pack up.
Travelling time to be negotiated depending on location of school.
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Custom Projects
There are many fun projects that can be custom designed for your school and students. Consider some of these ideas
Colorful individual tiles for a mosaic wall or path. The tiles painted by each child makes an everlasting and beautiful memento for the school’s history.
Children Handprints are an easy fun project making beautiful personal gifts and precious keepsakes for family and friends.
Leaf Windchime with each child’s name on a leaf...another lovely piece to show off at school and the sound is delightful.
Pinch Pot Animals are always popular and children learn handy techniques.
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Costs
$45.00 p/hr per group
Clay 10 kg block $15.00
“Teach the Teacher” classes available on request
All tools and equipment required for lessons will be provided by The Pottery Place. Firing and glaze costs will depend on size and requirements of class.
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