LABORATORY OF CERAMICS FOR CHILDREN

INTRODUCTION

Since prehistoric times, man has learned to mold the material and shape it to obtain items that could help him in life everyday. Working the clay is one of the oldest professions in the world and this experience will enrich the body of knowledge of children in a fun and enjoyable, making them feel small artist-craftsmen.


OBJECTIVES

The children will learn about the clay. Manipulating sensory experience and creative live very fulfilling. Develop dexterity and coordination, critical thinking and planning skills. They will have the opportunity to express their imagination by applying it to the creation of something concrete and real, as simple household objects (bowls, plates, glasses etc ...), or small sculptures. This ability to intervene on reality and to find solutions to small problems will increase their self-esteem and will make them feel active operators, a necessary condition in a society that tends to depersonalize and make more and more passive children.
The workshop will take place in an atmosphere of play, concentration and collaboration with others.


LABORATORY

I    - KNOW CRETE



I    - Handling of clay available in the laboratory
II   - Concept and design of small items and / or sculptures to be realized
III  - Implementation of small objects and / or sculptures through simple manipulation



II  - CERAMIC PROPEDEUTICA



I     - Manufacturing process - From clay to the final product. Theoretical Outline
II    - Modeling techniques, the plate and the colombino
III   - Staining techniques, colors, brushes and dusting
IV  - Implementation final product
V   -Technical decoration
VI  -The cooking, drying, oven



III  - ADVENTURE AT THE MUSEUM



I   - Guided visit to the Museum of Medieval and Renaissance Majolica of Orvieto. A dip in the daily life of our ancestors       through the objects found, restored and kept within the private Museum located in Via della Cava, 8 in Orvieto.
II  - Delivery items made, final discussion.