A creative Middle School Art & Design lesson exploring the bold, expressive ceramic portraits of Kimmy Cantrell. Students learn slab-clay techniques and experiment with abstract forms, mark-making, and painted surface decoration.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand who Kimmy Cantrell is and identify his artistic style.
- Learn how to use the slab-clay technique to build an abstract portrait.
- Apply mark-making and painting skills to add colour, pattern, and expression.
Includes:
- Full PowerPoint lesson with visuals and artist examples.
- Step-by-step guidance for each stage of the ceramic process.
- Discussion prompts and reflection questions.
- Extension ideas and optional drawing preparation task.
Details:
- Suitable for Middle School / KS3 students.
- Designed for 2–3 class periods.
- Encourages creativity, cultural awareness, and technical skill.
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