Embarking on a paper mache projects takes more planning than a regular drawing and painting lesson. You need to prep lots of newsprint, paper towels, collect egg cartons and any... Learn More

Students will learn about and use pottery clay, tools and vocabulary. After studying henna designs, students will create a 3D clay henna hand dish. This introduces students to the concept... Learn More

This is a great way to teach the color-wheel for young children. It takes about an hour to roll out the grapesize balls but it’s worth it!... Learn More

Instead of battling metal clothes hangers to create a mobile, pipe cleaners make quick work of this easy and calm-inducing art project for the younger set. This is a perfect... Learn More

While pipe cleaners are used for this project due to availability and ease of cutting, feel free to use a heavy gauge wire for older students. Alexander Calder introduced a... Learn More

This standing MOBILE project requires a small amount of time to make the components but offers much opportunity to extend the lesson to understand balance & weight. The heavier the... Learn More

This STABILE project requires a small amount of time and offers much creative opportunity. Painted cereal box cardboard would make a great substitution for card stock and would offer more... Learn More

Calder combined Mobiles and Stabiles to create standing mobile units. Often these were in abstract shapes and animals shapes.... Learn More

Alexander Calder introduced a new element to art by adding movement through hanging sculptures called mobiles. The movement creates a new art experience based on the changing direction of each unit.... Learn More

This bird project uses the exact same techniques as most of my general slab construction projects. It is suitable for both air-dry clay and kiln-fire clay. The one difference with... Learn More

If you can make a pinch pot, you can make a mouse, elephant, pig, sheep, cow…anything! The idea is to create two same-size pinch pots and score together. Add a... Learn More

Learning how to make a pinch pot leads to an infinite amount of possibilities for other projects. In this lesson I’m going to show you how to teach the pinch... Learn More

Creating anything with clay is one of my students most loved art projects. What I love about sculptural projects like this is that some kids can create better with form... Learn More

This bird project uses the exact same techniques as most of my general slab construction projects. It is suitable for both air-dry clay and kiln-fire clay. The one difference with... Learn More

Mexican suns with the decorative detailing and curvy sun’s rays are commonplace in Mexican Arts & Craft stores. Using a starburst template makes quick work out of a soft clay... Learn More

As much as I like watching kids color and paint, there is absolutely no substitute for the tactile experience of clay. I am lucky to have a kiln at my... Learn More

This clay owl can be made with a kiln or with air-dry clay.... Learn More

I discovered the cutest fairy homes via Pinterest. The little houses actually looked difficult to make but in reality they were one of the easiest clay projects for my third... Learn More