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Please not that pottery will not be ready to collect until after Christmas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we’ll be creating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 1: Puppy Vases \u003c\/strong\u003e🐶\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll kick off the term by creating adorable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epuppy-inspired vases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to hold dried flowers. Children will use clay to build their vase and add playful details to bring their puppy character to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills explored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Building with clay • 3D form • Character design • Functional pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 2: Botanical Incense Holders \u003c\/strong\u003e🌿\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the shapes of leaves and flowers, children will create their own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efunctional botanical incense holders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We’ll explore organic shapes and natural forms while designing a piece that is both beautiful and useful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills explored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clay construction • Natural forms • Shape • Functional pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 3: Mini Gingerbread Cottages 🏠\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the magic of Christmas, children will build their own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etiny gingerbread-style cottages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from clay. They’ll experiment with simple shapes, construction and lots of whimsical details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills explored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3D construction • Shape • Imaginative design • Surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 4: Christmas Tree Candle Holders 🎄\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren will transform the familiar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilhouette of a Christmas tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a functional clay candle holder, designed to hold a tea light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills explored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shape • Form • Functional design • Clay construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 5: Christmas Angel Ornaments ✨\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing lace to create beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etextured impressions in clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, children will make delicate Christmas angel ornaments to decorate their tree or home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills explored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Texture • Pattern • Clay impressions • Ornament making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 6: Festive Gnomes 🍄\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll create a little collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestive clay gnomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, experimenting with simple shapes and playful details to give each gnome its own personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills explored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sculpture • 3D form • Character design • Clay construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 7: Botanical Christmas Ornaments 🌿\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren will create a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebotanical Christmas ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using real plants to press beautiful textures into clay alongside festive shape cutters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills explored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Texture • Pattern • Natural forms • Ornament making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 8: Glazing 🎨\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA week dedicated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglazing our ceramic creations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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