Making a fired clay thumb pot

Challenge reference: 8610

Notional learning hours  10
Level Entry 1
Subject area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will learn how to create and decorate a fired clay thumb pot.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to wedge a ball of clay ready for use.

  2. Be able to create a thumb pot shape from a ball of clay.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Get out a wedging cloth or board
    • Wedge their clay on the cloth or board, either independently or with help
    • Roll their clay into a round ball
    • Make an indentation in the clay with their thumb or fingers
    • Open out the clay to create a pot
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