Clay Projects with Kids
Materials and Tools to Start with Clay
A course by Debbie Chapman , Guides kids in creative clay crafting
About the video: Materials and Tools to Start with Clay
Overview
“Let’s dive into the world of clay! I’ll show you the different types of clay we’ll use: homemade, air-dry, and polymer clay. ”
In this video lesson Debbie Chapman addresses the topic: Materials and Tools to Start with Clay, which is part of the Domestika online course: Clay Projects with Kids. Discover fun clay projects for kids using homemade, air-dry, polymer clay to spark creativity and crafting skills.
Partial transcription of the video
“Are you ready to get started? Let's learn more about clay. First of all, clay is fun to experiment with and it's a great calming and stress relief activity that you can do anytime. Also, it's great for making your hands stronger or for working on your fine motor skills, or if you injure your hands, it's great for making them strong again. It's also great for imaginative play. You can create characters and stories and fun little worlds. So it's really important that you have lots of fun with everything that you create. So let's talk about the different kinds of clay we're going to work with ...”
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Course summary for: Clay Projects with Kids
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Creating with Kids

Debbie Chapman
A course by Debbie Chapman
Debbie Chapman, a creative visionary, transitioned from a career as an engineer and architect to embrace her passion for crafting. With a profound appreciation for design, she established One Little Project in 2012, a platform that has since become a treasure trove of innovative craft tutorials. Her unique background in engineering provided her with the technical expertise to build and manage her website, while her architectural studies instilled in her an eye for beauty and precision. Over the years, Debbie's dedication to crafting has led her to author a book, "Low-Mess Crafts for Kids," which reflects her focus on creating enjoyable, mess-free craft experiences for families.
Her journey is deeply influenced by her early inspirations—her mother and grandmother, both talented artists in their own right. Debbie's crafting philosophy is driven by a desire to make creativity accessible to all ages, allowing children and adults alike to explore their imaginative potential. Her expertise spans various mediums, from clay to crochet, ensuring a wide array of projects that cater to diverse interests. As a leader of a team of crafters at One Little Project, she continues to inspire creativity through beautifully crafted tutorials and engaging content.
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- Level: Beginner
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