Bringing creative clay experience into Squamish schools and the community
“I love to create, and to me, the ultimate freedom of expression is a blank canvas or a block of clay to capture whatever emotions your imagination gives it.”
Daniel Boulud
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Enrichment
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Every student is an artist
In CLAYTIVITY Classes, every student is an artist. Making a project with clay is a rich and rewarding experience that allows every student to create a unique project using the power of their own imagination. In two or three simple steps, CLAYTIVITY instructors will guide students through the whole process.[/full_width][full_width]
Choose a project
There are many project ideas to choose from or ask about a custom project related to a particular theme.
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Learn modelling skills and techniques
CLAYTIVITY instructors teach skills and techniques of modelling through building projects out of clay.[/full_width]
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Easy to follow step by step instructions
The instructor will demonstrate and give clear instructions for two or three easy to follow steps for building the project.
After each step the students will be given a piece of clay to work with. Students will learn how to shape, mold and mark the clay to make the individual components of their project and how to join the components securely together to make a complete project within a one to two hour class.[/full_width]
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Enquiry Form
Complete this form to enquire about CLAYTIVITY joining your school or community group.
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Hand building with clay in Sea to Sky Schools
Bring the experience of hand building with clay to your students!We provide the clay, tools, and instruction so you can take a back seat while…
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Project Ideas
There are many project ideas to choose from or ask about a custom project related to a particular idea. SnowmanWonder Woman – artist LaynamushroomIn memory…
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CLAYTIVITY CLASSES
CLAYTIVITY classes are excellent value starting at $150 per class, and project ideas fit in well with any current curriculum area, subject areas, big ideas…
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Squamish Wind Festival 2021
crock jarvasemugslidded potcandle holder Join us at the Squamish Wind Festival on August 9th for some fun creating with clay! wind festival workshops
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pottery wheel throwing experience
One to one instruction using the pottery wheel. Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel or try for fun. Next availability: January 2024
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School and Community Classes
CLAYTIVITY is a great activity for children and adults of all ages and abilities. We provide the clay and everything needed for one to two hours of…
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Painting Projects
After bisque firing CLAYTIVITY projects are creamy-white ceramic and ready for painting. Hand print projects made by artists 6 moths to 2 yearsinsects on a…
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Tipi
This is a two piece project The tipi fits over the base. Lift the tipi up to see what is inside – a fire, animal skins, cooking pots, baskets etc. Add detail to the tipi such as the door, a flap to let out the smoke, and decorate with traditional family designs.
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CLAYTIVITY at the Squamish Arts Festival
CLAYTIVITY is joining the Squamish Arts Festival for fun hand-building with clay.Everyone welcome. Monday, August 8th: family workshop 4 to 6 pm We will be…
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Insects on a leaf
Lady bugs, bees, butterflies, worms, slugs, dragon flies, eggs, earwigs on a leaf. A great project for Earth Day. Look for these in the garden, by a…
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Projects for the Fall
When everyone has settled into normal classroom routines after those first few ‘back to school’ weeks, why not think about arranging a date with CLAYTIVITY…
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Notice for CLAYTIVITY studio users
Do not enter the studio if you are sick or was in contact with someone who has COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days. Cancel or reschedule.…
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3 Easy Projects to Make
Here are three project ideas for first time experience of working with clay and also suitable for young students. For more ideas, contact us.
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I didn’t know cats can ride horses!
A clay date Workshop Two imaginative young artists joined me for a clay-date in my ‘back yard’ studio for some part hand-building & part pottery…
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Making Masks at the Squamish Arts Festival 2022
https://youtu.be/hKm_Qwkj0kE Making Sun Masks at the Squamish Arts Festival We had so much fun making suns with these artistic folk on Monday. Thank you Squamish…
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pinch-pot bowls
Pinch some clay to make this bowl. Perfect for small servings, blueberries and ice cream!
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Birthday Parties
Invite CLAYTIVITY to your child’s or your own party for a memorable and creative experience.
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Ready for firing – Five Fabulous Fantasy Animals
Five Fabulous Fantasy animals handmade in CLAYTIVITY ‘s unique outdoor studio (my back yard) by Squamish artists aged 4, 7, 8, 21 and 55, were…
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CLAYTIVITY at the Squamish Wind Festival for the Arts 2022
Glazed pots made at Wind 2021 ready to unload from the kilnSlab pots made at Windfestival for the Arts 2021Slab pots made at Windfestival for…
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Invite claytivity to your organization
Gather friends, family, members of your organization, or co-workers together. Promote team building. Socialize. Challenge your team. Enjoy creating with clay.
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Hand building workshops this fall
October 23, October 24 November 6, November 7 candle holdercrock jar Prepare for the gift giving season – join a claytivity workshop in Rosemary’s garage…
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CLAYTIVITY gives students a unique 3-dimensional art experience in sculpting and shaping techniques. In one 60-90 minute class, students make a complete project with step by step instruction and demonstration.
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Squamish Arts Council Wind Festival Workshops
CLAYTIVITY is almost ready to return mugs, vases and cups to their creators, almost 3 weeks after 3 Squamish Arts Council Wind Festival workshops!Left: projects…
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Projects for groups of Mummies, Daddies, Carers, Babies and Toddlers
Be creative with your baby or toddler with CLAYTIVITY! Invite CLAYTIVITY to join your group and we will guide you through the fun process of…
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Setting up for a CLAYTIVITY class
Here is what you need to set up. Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it looks! before Add value to the students’ experience with…
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https://youtu.be/ar0q7g-Mwbk CLAYTIVITY classes are back in schools this month with a variety of projects for grades kindergarten to grade 6. We are also looking forward…
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Projects for grades K – 1
Frosty the Snow Man Frosty the Snowman is an all time favourite seasonal first project for young students. Tell the story of Frosty or watch…
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What to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon in November? Get ready for the gift giving season with your own hand built candle holder, plant…
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Greek Urn
The Greeks made functional and practical urns for everyday use – storing food, drink, and other commodities, and more elaborately decorated urns – such as gifts for their gods or for funeral use such as holding crematorium ashes.
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Story of the Two Headed Serpent and the Chief
“It was a massive two-headed serpent that once roamed through the Squamish territory, its horrible shrieks frightening the people in the village of Stá7mes, Squamish.…
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What happens to projects after they are made?
A CLAYTIVITY project cannot be taken home immediately after it has been made – it has to be dried out and bisque fired in a…
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studio night
Share studio space in CLAYTIVITY home garage. Build self guided projects. Next session beginning January 2024!
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