Inca Pottery

The students requested that I include the recipe for the clay we used in class.  I know there were a few kids whose pots were "less than whole" shortly after arriving home:) There were also a few kids who wanted to be able to make more extensive projects on their own.  Clay comes in many varieties; the air-dry ones tend to be easier and less-expensive to make, but can be less sturdy, as well.  Baked or fired clay is more complex, but lasts longer.  If you have any ideas or experience with clay that combines the "cheap and easy" factors with the "sturdy" factor, I would love to learn more about it.

We studied Inca artifacts as an expression of their culture and environment before we made the pots.  The kids were very excited to work with clay and to create "authentic" pieces.  I was pleased with their thoughtful work. Below are just a few samples.