Cat Portrait CLAY Sculpture Art Project for Ceramics Lesson Plan 4th-7th grade
Create realistic CAT portraits with this pottery clay art lesson focused on texture. and realism. This art project is suited to Upper Elementary, Middle School. All students are guided through the same skill building structure, using slabs, spheres and coils, then move on to creating fur texture. Students decorate their cats based on a favourite photo. Makes authentic links to the Elements of Art, Art Theory, History & Culture, and Literature. This CLAY hand-building art lesson can be inspired by the books and films that students are engaged by.
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "All my students (plus me) had a blast with this lesson of texture! Super engaging! Loved to see all of their amazing creations! Excited to use this lesson again!"
CLAY CAT PORTRAITS is an impactful Art lesson plan that also helps to consolidate your student's understanding of Visual Art and the medium of pottery. This easy to use art project breaks down the lessons into manageable steps, a great way to build essential knowledge and skill in this subject - particularly for students and teachers with less knowledge or experience with this medium.
The project also includes bonus information about the history and culture of cats as art subject matter, pottery slab-building techniques and then guides you through the art lesson that has been tested and crafted to suit this age group - step by step.
This product is in a non-editable PDF landscape presentation format. It includes slides for:
- Making 3D sculpture with Clay
- The History of cats in art
- Literature connections
- Materials list
- Reference images
- Detailed building guide
- Detailed glazing guide
- Step by step instructions and sequence photos of the process
- Self assessment and reflection sheets
- Assessment guidance
This PDF presentation has been designed in landscape format so that it is easily shared on a large screen with your class. Created for students aged 9+, this lesson plan is aimed at 4th grade - 5th grade students, Middle School, and will also engage Senior School students and adults.
❤️ Take the guesswork out of teaching art,
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❤️ No more epic fails that result from not having the time to trial the lesson or medium yourself before teaching them
❤️ Learn tips and tricks for building with clay
I’ve done it all for you and tested this lesson. You can view examples in my instagram and Pinterest feeds - links below.
❤️ Why should you trust my lessons?
I am both a general ed. classroom teacher and currently practising as a Visual Art and Digital Media specialist educator, teaching students from ages 4-12, at a primary school. I do this every day, just like you! My experience and knowledge are up to date with current practise.
❤️ How will this resource help busy classroom teachers, who are nervous about teaching art?
No worries - I’ve got you covered.
This lesson comes as a full colour PDF teacher pacing guide, with a 40+ presentation teaching guide, to share on your large screen with your class.
All project steps are clearly explained and photographed, from start to finish, giving you the confidence to deliver a quality visual art lesson.
Use with the partner lesson for Dog Portraits and encouraging students to follow choice options, create their unique artwork, and be guided through their learning by the information in the PDF slideshows.
Dog Portrait CLAY Sculpture Art Project for Ceramics with Texture Lesson
❤️ All the materials & skills are also clearly listed for you. It’s like having an art specialist with you in your classroom.
The PDF slides are intentionally designed in landscape orientation, to share with your students. This extra visual support will prove useful, particularly for our young or less experienced learners, and will also save you from having to repeat the same instructions, over and over again.
Select VIEW > enter full screen for presentation mode. Then use the arrow keys on your keyboard to drive a smooth slideshow experience, like a pro :)
No printing required
⏰ How long will this project take to finish?
These lessons and art project can be completed in 4x 40min lessons, depending on the age and skill of students.
2x build the clay sculpture
+2 week drying time, bisque fire
2x glazing (re-fire) or painting
Love this idea but need something for younger students?
Try...
Cat on a Mat lesson instead. View HERE in my TPT store
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View the previews above, then add this lesson to your cart and smile, knowing you will soon have beautiful artwork to display and students glowing with pride!
❤️ So what is special about this resource?
CLAY CAT PORTRAITS is NOT a superficial art or craft option. As a specialist in this field, I write lessons that encourage deeper, cross-curricular learning and make meaningful connections to other subject areas. This IS:
- a hand-building tutorial that uses measurements, shapes and 3D form (Math)
- explores concepts in art history & Literature
- teaches about the elements of art
- makes cross-curricular links to How We Express Ourselves & Sharing The Planet
This lesson plan can be the perfect companion art project for students inquiring into
✏️ The History of Visual Art
✏️ Art media
✏️ Literature
✏️ Pets or animals
Students can express their unique ideas through personal choices, while working through the guided project. Pause the presentation in places to discuss next steps with students, check understanding and explore potential student responses or modifications, bringing personal creative ideas to the tutorial. This addresses the Viewing & Responding to artwork objectives in a purposeful way.
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✅ What knowledge, techniques and skills will my students learn from this art tutorial?
- Gain knowledge about art media
- Gain knowledge about art elements
- Learn to compose in 3D with shapes & forms
- Include texture and high relief
- Follow a tutorial for guidance - listening skills, visual discrimination, sequencing
- Extending on ideas presented by personalising with own inspiration sources
- Develop fine-motor & technical skills for using a range of art tools
- Respond to art created by artists and by other students
- Reflect on own knowledge, skills, progress and artwork - using the included student sheets
✅ That sounds great! So what about the Visual Art focus in this lesson?
- Introduced to and explore the medium of potters clay
- Introduced to and explore the tools and techniques of hand-building clay sculpture
- Explore the role of pets as art subject matter
- Observe & understand the Art World (Studio Habits)
- Build observational skills & guided response
- Explore art making that expresses new learning
- Stretch & Explore (Studio Habits)
- PLAN - compose sculpture with shapes and forms
- Develop Craft, Engage & Persist, Express (Studio Habits)
- Make connections between literature, culture and art to understand the art community (Studio Habits)
- Reflect on personal development as an artist (Studio Habits)
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✅ Is this product available on TPT?
Yes - you can find this product in my TPT store - One Teacher's Journey - HERE
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