CLAY MONSTER


 

Description: For this project we used clay to design and create monsters. To start the lesson, we made a list of what features we wanted to add to the monster we were creating. I chose to include a tongue, a single eye, and spots on his back. We began working with the clay by learning how to get all of the air bubbles out and then began creating the monster using a "pinch pot" method. Once the body of the monster was created we added features like eyes, teeth, and the tongue. After all of that was done, I took a carving tool and created the spots on his back. To finish this project I chose which colors I wanted to make my monster and I painted it accordingly. 

Extension: As an extension of this project I would have my students create ornaments for a class tree around the holiday times. Depending on the age of my class I would have them design their ornament with something we are working on in class at that time. For example, a younger class could add a letter of the alphabet and then paint it however they want. A higher age range could add different landmasses or something similar. 

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