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Lesson 3: Applying skills in clay

Experimenting with working positively and negatively into a clay surface.
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1. Recap and recall

Display the Quiz: Applying skills in clay to recall some of the key clay-making skills learned in the previous lesson.

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Assessment – Art and design Y2: Sculpture and 3D: Clay housesLesson 1: Exploring clayLesson 2: Pinch pots
Lesson 3: Applying skills in clay
Lesson 4: Designing a tileLesson 5: House tiles
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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