Exploring 3D construction techniques with clay
I can design and make a slab built clay vessel, adding patterns and images to tell a story
- Year 8
Exploring 3D construction techniques with clay
I can design and make a slab built clay vessel, adding patterns and images to tell a story
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Modelling is an additive technique where you shape and mould materials to make a form.
- Artists can use hand building methods like pinch pot, coil method and or the slab method to create clay forms.
- Clay allows details to be added both into the clay as a texture or on top of the clay as a surface design.
Keywords
Slab building - a pottery technique where flat pieces of clay are cut and joined together to make shapes
Vessel - a container that can hold something, like a bowl, pot, vase or cup. In art, vessels can be practical or decorative, and they’re often made using clay in ceramics
Modelling - a way of making 3D art by shaping soft materials like clay or wax with your hands or tools. Artists use modelling to build up forms and textures, often starting with a simple shape and adding detail
Common misconception
Clay work is only about making a vessel which is perfectly symmetrical and with a uniform form.
Clay is expressive! It doesn't have to be perfectly symmetrical or realistic. Many artists use bold designs, patterns, and personal storytelling in their work, imperfections add character and meaning.
Equipment
Planning: paper, pencils and coloured pencils. Sculpture: clay, boards, rolling pins, clay tools, slip. Decorative equipment: acrylic paint, paint pens.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the term "embellish" mean?
Q2.What is slip used for in ceramics?
Q3.In ceramics, refers to the 3D shape of a structure.
Q4.Match the term to its definition:
Q5.Which of the following is an example of relief?
Q6.A clay sculpture does not always need to stay upright.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the slab building technique in ceramics?
Q2.Which of these is an example of a vessel?
Q3.Modelling is a technique where materials like clay are shaped and moulded to create three dimensional ...
Q4.When adding paint to clay, which is true?
Q5.Match the terms with their descriptions:
