Educational Objective

To have students obtain a basic understanding of clay and the firing process. Projects allow students to analyze information and to make connections across the curriculum by integrating Art, Social Studies, Science and Language Arts.

Recommended Projects

Kindergarten

• Coil pots
• Family plaque
• Picture frame
• Flower pockets
• Flower tealight

• Dinosaurs
• Animals on four legs
• Insects on a leaf
• Insects picture frame
• Under the sea (fish)

• Bears
• Inuit masks
• Arctic animals
• Family Plaque
• Frog Prince

• Tunisian vase
• Tunisian Dougga dwelling
• African animals
• Peruvian child
• Peruvian animals: Toucan, Armadillo
• Alberta crest
• Owls
• Teepee
• Inukshuk
• Beaver
• Circle of friends
• Arch candle holder
• Indian Diwali lamp

• Voyageurs
• Iroquois Spirit mask
• Alberta crest
• Canadian flag
• Wetland creatures
• Circle of Friends
• Moose

• Canadian animals: moose, bears, buffalo, wolf & beaver
• Greek tragedy mask
• Greek columns
• Greek urns
• Chinese dragons
• Circle of friends
• Alberta crest
• Flight (airplane)
• Save our planet (flat globe)

• Angel plaque
• Standing angel
• Winter scene
• Picture frame
• Advent Wreath
• Nativity Scene
• Wreath candle holder

• Crucifix
• Easter basket
• Easter picture frame

• Mom or Dad's face
• Family plaque
• Flower Pocket
• Mom's coil pot

• Dad's trophy
• Animal pen/toothbrush holder

• Circle of friends
• Crucifix

Clay for Kids FAQs

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Testimonials

Clay for Kids came to my grade 2 classroom to make Inukshuks with them. The students were given clear instructions every step of the way and they all came up with beautiful, unique works of art. Clay for Kids took care of firing the clay and returning it to the school when it was ready. The kids are proud of what they have created and I am thankful I could give them this opportunity (all without leaving school). The cost was very reasonable and I would definitely recommend this program.
- Jeanine Kowalchuk, teacher

Thank you very much for coming in to make the beautiful insects on a leaf. My Grade Twos really enjoyed the afternoon.
- Bev Arena, teacher, Beddington Heights

Thank you for coming to our school and teaching us how to make Iroquois Spirit Masks.
- Mr. Campbell and class, St. Philip

Clay for kids was superb, the project really connected with the children, the timing was amazing, the organization of the actual hands on part was terrific. I have never had an event go so great.
- Cathy Abernethy, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Organization of Alberta

The Kindergarten children loved learning about and working with Clay for Kids. They were thrilled to use their hands to create clay angel plaques for their parents for Christmas.
- Karie Holt, teacher, Daly Grove School

Thank you for coming to Roland Michener School and the great opportunity you gave our grade 1/2's. It was another dimension to their artistic growth and appreciation.
- Gillian Hopkins, teacher

It was probably the most fun our class has had this year. It was a blast. I personally really enjoyed it and I think everyone else did to. I hope you come again soon to make some more clay sculptures or items.
- Robbie, grade 6 student

We had our entire student enrolment participate in Clay for Kids projects. There have been many positive comments about both the instruction and the enthusiasm of our children.
- Meva MacDonald, Mayland Heights

To Book a Class

The following information is required when making a booking:

• Contact name, phone #, & fax #
• Preferred time and date
• Number of participants + age range
• Project desired
• Location of the class

Please note the following :

• Each class takes 60 to 90 minutes
• For children under age 6, one adult for every 5 children is required. For children in grades 1-3 one adult is advised. No adult volunteers are necessary for grades 4-6 unless there is a special need.
• Please have name tags for each child, small containers of water, round double-pointed toothpicks and paper towels.
• Cost includes the clay and firing of the projects. All work is returned within 21 days.
• You will receive a confirmation with instructions and an invoice two weeks prior to the day of the booking.
• A Tips Sheet with instructions for finishing of the projects will be included when the fired projects are returned .
• There is a mileage charge for travel to rural locations.
• A single class cancelled within 14 days of the booked date will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee. Multiple classes cancelled within 14 days of the booked date will be charged a $100.00 cancellation fee.

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Procedures for a Class

The following is a brief outline of how your class will proceed:

1. We will need a table or desk located near an electrical outlet for the pottery wheel demonstration. Participants each need a spot to work at on a table.
2. There should be one package of paper towels and an ice cream bucket or a bowl filled with water on the instructor's table.
3. During a ten to fifteen minute demonstration at the start of the class, we will talk to the children about clay and make a cup on our pottery wheel.
4. We will then give the initial instructions for the desired project. The children will return to their table and proceed with their project, stopping once or twice to receive additional instructions.
5. The children will need individual or shared small containers of water and 2 round double- pointed toothpicks.
6. Please remember to provide nametags for each child.

for Teachers too

We also provide professional development seminars for teachers. This is a great team building activity and each teacher creates a more complex project. It will also provide a better understanding of the educational benefits of working with clay that students will experience in a class. The Clay for Kids method of instruction, the design of projects and firing techniques are discussed.

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