objects made from clay, often fired in a kiln to harden and set

the process of applying a liquid coating to clay objects that, when fired, forms a smooth, shiny surface

the surface quality or feel of a material, created through techniques like carving, smoothing, or adding elements to clay

the process of reviewing and reflecting on the artwork to assess its strengths and areas for improvement

Ceramics: finalising a cake inspired creation

Art and design

Drawing: observe and draw cakes using charcoal

Sketching and designing a celebration cake

Experimenting with clay for a cake sculpture

Experiment with coil and pinch pot techniques

Build a clay celebration cake

Cake is a central part of many cultures and celebrations, with a rich history and symbolic meaning. Pupils will use the subject matter of cakes to develop their drawing and painting skills before designing and making a cake of their own invention in clay.

Ceramics: cake culture

the process of painting with watercolours

objects made from clay and fired in a kiln to harden and set

give it a smooth, shiny, or coloured finish.

Artists glaze their ceramic sculpture to ...

to reflect on what went well and what could be improved

What is the purpose of evaluation in art?

adds a shiny or colourful finish to the sculpture

Put these final steps in the correct order when finishing a clay sculpture.

applying a liquid coating to clay objects for a smooth, shiny surface

the surface quality or feel of a material

Match each art term to its correct meaning.

Clay is a versatile material that can be ...

To sculpt with clay, which different materials are needed?

What is the best method for joining two pieces of clay together?

Leave it in a cool, dry place to air dry.

Match the handbuilding techniques to the definition.

Ceramics: finalising a cake inspired creation

Lesson outcome