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natrose · New kid Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 34 Location: Doncaster

hi as anyone got any ideas on what to make using clay.
at our school we are lucky to have a pottery kiln and we also already make planters but i am looking for some new ideas to re-kindle the students interest.
thankyou

trueblue · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject:

Too lazy to look it up (sorry) ? age group

Piggy Banks
Candle holders
Jewellery holder (sectioned plate with a tall piece in the missle for rings)
Wall plaques

Sorry tried to think but I am not arty

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Matrixx · Class monitor Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 100

clay slabs
tile cutting-decorating
pinch pots
clay bowls
sculpture
hand print
making a vase

if u want more info let me know

pinkfoxy · New kid Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 15

My daughters school has a kiln each class makes something different each year, they have made fish and a leaf with a caterpiller on it which can be hung on the wall, a basket and a pot, a hedgehog and for mothers day i received a cat which is a replica of our cat smudge its taken pride of place in our art gallery --- the bathroom (where you can sit and admire all their hard work!!)

natrose · New kid Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 34 Location: Doncaster

Thankyou for all the ideas , keep them coming . The age group i work with are 16-19 year old Austistic students so we have a wide range of abillities Question

. does any one know where you are able to buy moulds to make garden ornements as i have been looking on the net but cannot find any.
thanks : Razz

pinkfoxy · New kid Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 15

i don't know of any moulds but you could do a Wall plaque using a slab of clay which they push objects into to make a recess you could use things from out of the garden

jaydee67 · Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject:

My daughter made a clay leaf in art at secondary - it was beautiful, but so simple - they pressed a curly kale leaf into the clay - great texture! They glazed them and we have it as a wall hanging.

Shirazee · Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:38 pm Post subject:

During our last Art Week all the children made a clay tile with either a letter or a design, using either tools to inscribe or rolled clay to lay onto the tile. All the tiles were glazed and fired and used to make a large welcome sign for the school with the school name and motto incorporated. The kids loved it as they could all identify the tile they had made and see it as part of the finished project, giving them a real sense of pride - this picture shows some of the tiles in their original state:

kitty · Top poster Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 1104

Aww that's a really nice idea shirazee

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trueblue · Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:00 am Post subject:

Love those tiles Smile

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Jack-of-all-Trades · prefect Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 9843 Location: england

We also have a large tile display.It has pictures of landmarks,transport etc from the community.Some children also wrote short poems too.
We made secret pots/wish pots.
Depending on ability, I made a small wall plaque with a half pot attached which you can put a small plant or some flowers in.It has some toadstools attached to the side to make it look woodland- like as I had woodland theme for NNEB.It was easy to make, made in one afternoon,looked good when glazed and fired.Put a hole in top to enable you to hang it on the wall.You could sell some - good for self esteem.
Also once bought a candle holder like a little house - base detaches to place night light inside.Its cute the smoke comes out of the chimney ASD's would like that!
Have fun! You could also ask Art College they may offer to come and help.

natrose · New kid Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 34 Location: Doncaster

Thankyou for all your replies ,lots of lovely ideas . I am looking forward to the next term so i can try some of these out.
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vivi · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject:

take 2 thumb pots and stick them together, gives an egg like shape (make sure you make a hole to let air out) this is the base for animals, heads, and lovely fish.

beameup · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject:

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part time artist · Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:58 pm Post subject:

I am doing HND part time at salisbury college as well as working as a TA and we did a tile decorating workshop for everyone including the foundation students (special needs) . we made the 4" x 4" tiles out of clay and then provided things for people to impress into the clay to decorate them and also cloured slips to use in decorating them.I have photos but i dont know how to attach them to a posting. if you want to see them e mail me off forum and I will send you some. jane

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