Create a unique building with clay using the slab technique.
What will my children learn?
During this lesson your children will –
Learn how to roll, cut, and join flat pieces of clay to construct 3-D forms. Developing their fine motor skills and an understanding of structure.
Gain an understanding of how real buildings and designed and supported.
Explore architectural features like proportions, symmetry, and geometric shapes.
Work in 3-D – deepening their understanding of space and volume.
Be inspired by Lowry’s simplified, industrial buildings, discovering how to design and create one in their own unique way.
Learn how to add surface details to the clay which enhances realism to the building.
Make their own choices about shape, size, texture, and structure-encouraging independent thinking.
Learn how to manage and handle clay, from shaping, connecting, and adding details, texture, and colour.
Learn about Lowry’s art style and technique.