3D art, pottery, ceramics, clay models, All our pottery figures were developed over the years and have been used to introduce basic clay modelling skills to school children of all ages. The figures are built up from simple shapes to which the students can relate. Each one of our projects is demonstrated step by step as you work through the text, this is the technique we developed and found most effective over the years, and the objective of each step of the project is shown in the still photos. The step by step approach allows teachers to control the pace of the exercise, helping slower pupils at each stage and handing out the next piece of clay when all the pupils are ready. The most important sheet in each project is the ‘Worksheet’ which contains the weight of clay and the templates required to ensure the correct proportions of the models. Each project has an element of decision making and measurement built into the worksheet with self-expression is encouraged in the decoration and design details applied to each model which becomes an individual creation.

3D art, pottery, ceramics, clay models, 11 pages of detailed clay modelling instructions, supported by still photos at each stage leading you step by step to making the animal shown on the cover. Including a project sheet with clay weights and templates.

Slab pot models. 19 pages of detailed step by step instructions supported by still photos of the required outcome of each stage. This project helps support art , history and materials topics. Our previous projects have concentrated on hand formed models ranging from simple one piece animals such as a hedgehog to elephants using thumb pot techniques. In this series of projects we are including the use of rolling pins to create large flat areas of clay. From the flat clay we cut pieces and shapes and stick these together forming three dimensional structures and figures. This area of pottery building is classed as slabbing or slab pot building. It enables us to extend our range of models into containers and houses. Enjoy your clay modelling. Brian.

3D art, pottery, ceramics, clay models, Seven pages of detailed clay modelling instructions, supported by still photos leading you step by step to making the figure shown on the cover. Including a project sheet with clay weights and templates. Simple basic shapes are used as building blocks in the creation of each model. Models have been developed over years of teaching practical, hands-on pottery to school children, adults and students with special educational needs. Basic pottery skills are embodied in the designs and the upright nature of the figures leads to self-expression from students who can decorate the figures as imaginary people, adding hats, aprons scarves and even sport shirts. Enjoy your clay modelling. Brian.

3D art, pottery, ceramics, clay models, Seven pages of detailed clay modelling instructions, supported by still photos leading you step by step to making the figure shown on the cover. Including a project sheet with clay weights and templates. Simple basic shapes are used as building blocks in the creation of each model. Models have been developed over years of teaching practical, hands-on pottery to school children, adults and students with special educational needs. Basic pottery skills are embodied in the designs and the upright nature of the figures leads to self-expression from students who can decorate the figures as imaginary people, adding hats, aprons scarves and even sport shirts. Enjoy your clay modelling. Brian.

3D art, pottery, ceramics, clay models, Seven pages of detailed clay modelling instructions, supported by still photos leading you step by step to making the figure shown on the cover. Including a project sheet with clay weights and templates. Simple basic shapes are used as building blocks in the creation of each model. Models have been developed over years of teaching practical, hands-on pottery to school children, adults and students with special educational needs. Basic pottery skills are embodied in the designs and the upright nature of the figures leads to self-expression from students who can decorate the figures as imaginary people, adding hats, aprons scarves and even sport shirts. Enjoy your clay modelling. Brian.

Thirteen pages of easy to follow instructions. The animals and figures contained in these projects were developed over the years and have been used to introduce an important branch of clay modelling to students namely thumb pots or pinch pots. The figures are built up from simple shapes to which the students can relate, the base shape made using thumb pot techniques. Each project is demonstrated step by step as you work through the text, this is the technique we developed and found most effective in getting our message across over the years, and the objective of each step of the project is shown in the still photos. The step by step approach allows teachers to control the pace of the exercise, helping slower pupils at each stage and handing out the next piece of clay when all the pupils are ready. The most important sheet in each project is the ‘Worksheet’ which contains the weight of clay and the templates required to ensure the correct proportions of the models. Each project has an element of decision making and measurement built into the worksheet with self-expression encouraged in the decoration and design details applied to each model which becomes an individual creation. Enjoy your clay modelling. Brian.

3d art, pottery, ceramics, clay modelling, 8 Pages of simple instructions supported by photos of the objective at each stage. Ideal topic for the Spring Term. Classroom activity covering both 3d art and Science. Minimal resources required. Suitable for Early Years and Infants.

3d art, pottery, ceramics, clay modelling, 8 Pages of simple instructions supported by photos of the objective at each stage. Ideal topic for the Spring Term. Classroom activity covering both 3d art and Science. Minimal resources required. Suitable for Early Years and Infants.

11 pages of detained information. The project provides detailed instructions on how to make and decorate the model shown above. There are step by step instructions to guide you through the modelling and each step is supported by a still photo of the required outcome of that stage. In the process of the build I cover all the basic pottery skills needed to produce the model. Only simple tools are required, a wooden work surface, a stiff brush for slip, a plastic tool or knife for cutting the clay and a sharp pencil or pointed stick.

10 pages of detailed information. The project provides detailed instructions on how to make and decorate the model shown. There are step by step instructions to guide you through the modelling and each step is supported by a still photo of the required outcome of that stage. In the process of the build I cover all the basic pottery skills needed to produce the model. Only simple tools are required, a wooden work surface, a stiff brush for slip, a plastic tool or knife for cutting the clay and a sharp pencil or pointed stick.

12 pages of detailed, simple to follow, instructions. The project provides detailed instructions on how to make and decorate the model shown above. There are step by step instructions to guide you through the modelling and each step is supported by a still photo of the required outcome of that stage. In the process of the build I cover all the basic pottery skills needed to produce the model. Only simple tools are required, a wooden work surface, a stiff brush for slip, a plastic tool or knife for cutting the clay and a sharp pencil or pointed stick.

16 pages of detailed information. The project provides detailed instructions on how to make and decorate the model shown above. There are step by step instructions to guide you through the modelling and each step is supported by a still photo of the required outcome of that stage. In the process of the build I cover all the basic pottery skills needed to produce the model. Only simple tools are required, a wooden work surface, a stiff brush for slip, a plastic tool or knife for cutting the clay and a sharp pencil or pointed stick.

13 pages of instructions. The project provides detailed instructions on how to make and decorate the model shown above. There are step by step instructions to guide you through the modelling and each step is supported by a still photo of the required outcome of that stage. In the process of the build I cover all the basic pottery skills needed to produce the model. Only simple tools are required, a wooden work surface, a stiff brush for slip, a plastic tool or knife for cutting the clay and a sharp pencil or pointed stick.

11 pages of information. The project provides detailed instructions on how to make and decorate the model shown above. There are step by step instructions to guide you through the modelling and each step is supported by a still photo of the required outcome of that stage. There is a worksheet provided which contains clay weight needed at each stage and templates to ensure the model is made to scale. In the process of the build I describe all the basic pottery skills needed to produce the model. Only simple tools are required, a wooden work surface, a stiff brush for slip, a plastic tool or knife for cutting the clay and a sharp pencil or pointed stick.

3D art, pottery, ceramics, clay models, Clay modelling instructions, supported by still photos leading you step by step to making the animal shown on the cover. Including a project sheet with clay weights and templates.

Slab pot conical angel. Sixteen pages of step by step instructions, useful for teachers and teaching assistants. Slab pot techniques producing a generic cone shaped figure. Tutorial style, step by step guide to learning basic techniques. Tools and equipment guidance is included and the worksheets contain complete details of the clay and templates needed to produce the model. All the information needed to produce a two to three hour lesson. Enjoy your clay modelling. Brian.

Six pages of detailed instructions. All our pottery figures were developed over the years and have been used to introduce basic clay modelling skills to school children of all ages. The figures are built up from simple shapes to which the students can relate. Each one of our projects is demonstrated step by step as you work through the text, this is the technique we developed and found most effective over the years, and the objective of each step of the project is shown in the still photos. The step by step approach allows teachers to control the pace of the exercise, helping slower pupils at each stage and handing out the next piece of clay when all the pupils are ready. The most important sheet in each project is the ‘Worksheet’ which contains the weight of clay and the templates required to ensure the correct proportions of the models. Each project has an element of decision making and measurement built into the worksheet with self-expression is encouraged in the decoration and design details applied to each model which becomes an individual creation.

3D art, pottery, ceramics, clay models, Five pages. All our pottery figures were developed over the years and have been used to introduce basic clay modelling skills to school children of all ages. The figures are built up from simple shapes to which the students can relate. Each one of our projects is demonstrated step by step as you work through the text, this is the technique we developed and found most effective over the years, and the objective of each step of the project is shown in the still photos. The step by step approach allows teachers to control the pace of the exercise, helping slower pupils at each stage and handing out the next piece of clay when all the pupils are ready. The most important sheet in each project is the ‘Worksheet’ which contains the weight of clay and the templates required to ensure the correct proportions of the models. Each project has an element of decision making and measurement built into the worksheet with self-expression encouraged in the decoration and design details applied to each model which becomes an individual creation.

This resource is made available as a free download in order to support teachers who are working with clay. This resource represents the equipment used to make any of the B&M Potterycrafts projects currently available via this website. They are the simple style of tools which we have found safe and practical in all our years working in schools and with groups of adults and children with special educational needs. The tools and work surfaces suggested are a one off purchase for an individual or a class and then become a practical school resource for use by any class. Enjoy your clay modelling.