Exploring mark making and looking at textures we find outside. Thinking about how we can copy them into clay.
Resources:
• clay • clean sand • modelling cement • any mark making tools found in the setting
• small tubs and pots (recycled containers will do just fine)
• anything to mix with, we used brushes
• pouring jugs and a number of large towels to mop up spillages (unless outside)
• paint • water spray bottles • brushes
Ideas for further exploration...
• use large magnifying glasses to find more interesting textures indoors and outdoors
• unwrap a large parcel of clay with the children and play with the bubble wrap before cutting open the block of clay and digging out your own pieces using our fingers and other tools