Ceramic Art Lesson Clay Animal Plant Pot Art Project Activity Ceramics Clay Art

In this Ceramic Animal Plant Pot art lesson, students learn how to build ceramic animal pots using pinch building and additive methods, working with a variety of processes, materials, tools and techniques.

The resource includes a visual and text step-by-step (each step on its own page with a description), a lesson plan, a rubric, a finished example and a step-by-step handout so students can complete the piece successfully. The lesson demonstrates how to build only. Finishing a ceramic piece is a separate process, and every classroom has different resources and budgets, so you can glaze, underglaze or paint in whatever way suits your room.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This was a fun activity for my students and they loved creating plant pots with clay.” A B.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• About the Product, an overview with learning objectives, techniques and how to run the lesson
• Lesson plan (2 pages) with materials, learning outcomes, instructional goals and Teacher Does / Student Does steps
• Bulletin board sign for displaying student work
• 4 Ways to Finish Ceramic Art Pieces handout covering finishing options, including glazing and painting
• Artist reflection worksheet
• Artist statement template and assessment
• Ceramic Animal Pots step-by-step handout (2 pages), a printable how-to-build guide
• Art piece demonstration step-by-step with images and instructions (14 slides)
• Example of the completed art piece
• Rubric for creativity, craftsmanship and technique
• Ceramic art reflection page for student and teacher assessment

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan and gather your materials in advance: step-by-step handouts (30 copies), your choice of clay (typically firing clay), wood tools, paper towel, newspaper or plastic for wrapping, a scoring tool such as a plastic fork, and rubber ribs, metal tools or stamps. Photocopy the student handouts, and consider making a sample yourself so you are ready to help students.

Print the poster sample in color and show it as your hook. Then project the step-by-step pages, show them under a document camera, or use them as your guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a visual and a text description.

FAQ

Does the lesson cover glazing?

No. It shows how to build the pot. The included handout explains 4 ways to finish ceramic pieces, so you can choose glaze, underglaze or paint based on what you have.

What clay should I use?

Your choice of clay. Firing clay is typical.

Can I project it for students to follow?

Yes. Project the step-by-step pages, or use them as a guideline while you demonstrate.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (1)

★★★★ “Such a fun project. Love ones they can use afterwards.” Heather S.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

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Ms Artastic