On Monday 18th May, our Year 5 pupils enjoyed a fantastic Art Day focused on the theme Clay in a Day. The children spent the day exploring the world of clay, learning new skills and developing their creativity through hands-on activities.
During the morning, pupils researched different clay pots and famous potters, looking closely at a variety of unique creations and styles. They discussed the techniques used by artists and gathered ideas to inspire their own work. Using this research, the children then designed their own coil clay pots, carefully thinking about shape, pattern and detail.
In the afternoon, the classroom became a busy pottery workshop as the pupils brought their designs to life. Using clay and coil-building techniques, they carefully shaped and constructed their pots, adapting and improving their ideas as they worked.
To finish the day, the children evaluated their creations, reflecting on how their original designs had changed during the making process and considering what had worked well.
The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience, with one child commenting:
“I really enjoyed playing with clay.”
Another pupil said:
“It was fun, I was proud of the pot I made.”
Well done to all of Year 5 for their creativity, enthusiasm and excellent artistic skills throughout the day!