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Available all year

Clay – Creatures

Key Inquiry Question:

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

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Clay – Creatures

Key Inquiry Question:

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

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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.

Support Material

To enhance your pre- and post-visit learning, please download the package for this program.

Booking Details

Grades 4–12 (Half-Day)
Grades 4–12 (Full-Day)

Available all year

Regular rates apply

Curriculum Connections

Program Categories

Onsite Program, Visual Arts & Contemporary Craft