Thursday, September 4, 2025

Animal Story Clay Relief Wall Hanging Tiles


Animal Story Clay Relief Wall Hanging Tiles

Students will create a 5x5-inch clay tile in relief based on a personal story about an animal. The project focuses on using the sculptural techniques of addition (building up clay) and subtraction (carving away clay) to create a sense of depth and texture. The goal is for students to visually represent a memory or story, and to understand how these techniques create a three-dimensional effect.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define and explain the concepts of relief sculpture, addition, and subtraction in the context of clay.

  • Students will be able to plan a design based on a personal narrative.

  • Students will be able to successfully create a 5x5-inch clay tile using proper clay-handling techniques. The addition can be over 5x5 but within 6x6. 

  • Students will be able to apply both additive and subtractive methods to create a textured relief surface.

  • Students will be able to glaze and finish their ceramic artwork for a final piece.

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Layout;

The design should have a SIDE(S) extended to the 5x5 frame. 


 Must have a relief effect- layers of background nd foreground  
Must have texture on the surface


Can be a partial or a full animal( s)