Lesson 2 of 5
  • Year 3

Pinching and coiling - Adding details

In this lesson we will be learning about pinching and coiling techniques and will create a simple pinch pot and coiled pot. We will experiment with impressing and painting onto clay.

Lesson 2 of 5
  • Year 3

Pinching and coiling - Adding details

In this lesson we will be learning about pinching and coiling techniques and will create a simple pinch pot and coiled pot. We will experiment with impressing and painting onto clay.

These resources will be removed by the end of the Spring Term 2026.

Start using our brand new teaching resources now. Designed by teachers and subject experts, with real classrooms in mind.

The older resources below were created for lockdown learning during the pandemic and are not designed for classroom teaching.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Can develop practical skills by experimenting with and testing the qualities of a range of techniques using clay.
  2. Developing practical understanding of specific techniques: pinching and coiling and impressing.

Equipment

This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

Lesson video

Share with pupils

Loading...