The Essentials of Clay

Build practical confidence to plan and teach clay modelling in Foundation to Year 6 classrooms. This hands-on workshop explores safe and inclusive approaches to working with clay, from planning projects and managing materials to engaging students through multisensory, accessible experiences. Teachers will leave with curriculum-aligned projects, adaptable classroom strategies, and practical ideas to support reflection, display, and student voice.

Key Course Takeaways

• Practical, step-by-step approaches for classroom clay projects
• Clear guidance on managing clay stages, drying, firing, and safe routines
• Options for kiln-free and budget-wise teaching
• Inclusive strategies to engage and support all learners
• Curriculum links, display prompts, and language for discussing form and texture

Art Skills in Focus

• Preparing and handling clay
• Hand building methods
• Joining and decorating
• Building with armatures
• Glazing and firing processes

Online Structured Video Courses

Skill-Based, Supported Learning

• Step-by-step video courses to build confidence and capability.
• Includes access to a dedicated online platform for questions and feedback.
• Encourages ongoing professional dialogue and collaboration beyond the videos.

This workshop requires you to provide your own materials.

A Materials Kit, which contains everything you need, is available to purchase below at a 25% discount.
Alternatively you can also purchase individual items as needed as the regular price below.