Fun with Ceramics with Tanya Bechara for kids Age 8-12 years

Students will enjoy learning about sculpture and hand-building ceramics as they make some creative artworks in clay. Through structured activities and projects students will develop a whole range of clay hand building techniques to make some fun sculptures and functional ceramics. Students build their skills and confidence week by week in a fun and creative space and learn about working with clay and glazing techniques. Activities are age-appropriate and structured around hands-on practice of foundation skills, creativity and experimentation. Students will complete several projects across the term. Some artworks will be kiln-fired and glazed.

Note that this class focuses on clay handbuilding, students will not use the pottery wheel.

What to expect

• learn different hand-building techniques such as slab, coiling and moulds
• make functional vessels and sculptures
• practice decorating and glazing techniques
• make several pieces to fire and take home

Is this class right for my child?

This class is aimed at children in years 4-6 at primary school. No assumed knowledge. Suitable for new and continuing students.

Materials

Materials and the firing of several pieces are include in the course fee.

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