Class 2 and Class 3 were joined by Naomi and Pepe, of Jasmine Pottery Studio, for a session of clay work on Wednesday 28th June. They used the coil method to build their own pots in similar styles to those of ancient civilisations. This was a fabulous way to explore the similarities and differences between our history topic of Ancient Maya and how modern ceramics are made. They learnt how clay was dug from the banks of rivers and how other substances such as ash were then added to strengthen and stabilise the clay. They also explored how difficult it must have been to make pottery without a kiln, instead using the sun to naturally dry them (we did wonder if the recent sunny spell was hot enough to dry our pottery!). They carefully designed their own unique pieces of pottery, carefully considering the style and function of their projects. Naomi and Pepe helped them to design and paint their pottery; they then took our masterpieces away for drying, firing, and glazing. We can't wait to see what the final pieces look like. We would like to thank Jasmine Pottery Studio for a fun and creative day; we look forward to seeing the finished pottery very soon. Should any of our families like to enquire about the pottery studio or classes available, you can contact Naomi and Pepe via their website: https://jasminepotterystudios.com/
