The term may look something like this, but we’ll run with your child’s creativity if they decide to diverge.
– Introduction to basic hand-building techniques: pinching and coiling
– Creating simple pinch pots and /or coiled pots or sculptures
– Decorating and personalizing creations
– Introduction to slab building
– Rolling out slabs and cutting shapes
– Creating slab-built projects such as tiles or simple boxes
– Exploring texture tools and techniques
– Adding textures to slab-built projects
– Making a textured tile or plaque project
– Learning how to sculpt animals from clay
– Creating a favorite animals using pinch and coil techniques
– Adding details and textures
– Making functional pottery items
– mugs, bowls, or plates using learned techniques
– Personalizing functional pieces
