Clay – Creatures

Key Inquiry Question:

How can mythical building beasts or creatures from around the world influence the creation of your clay sculpture?

Program Description

Welcome to the world of clay creatures. Students will examine both historical and contemporary representations of creatures from a range of cultures, considering what they represent and the meanings connected to them. These visual references will inspire students to design and create their own ceramic creature using hand-building techniques.

Program Objectives

By the end of the Clay – Creatures program, students will:

Use appropriate terminology related to ceramic arts.
Assess examples of sculptural creatures related to their form and function.
Demonstrate the ability to construct a clay creature using a pinch pot and additional hand-building techniques.