This sturdy, solid metal pottery wheel is perfect for young artists to hand-build with clay. The wheel rotates smoothly with a simple hand push, allowing students to shape and mould clay from different angles. It’s designed to hold a large amount of clay and provides a stable, mess-reducing area for crafting activities. Ideal for classroom use, this wheel also serves as a drying surface for clay and dough creations, keeping the learning space tidy. Easy to clean, it provides an organised area for students to engage in creative hands-on activities.
Benefits:
- Encourages creativity and hands-on learning with clay and dough.
- Rotates smoothly to allow shaping from multiple angles, improving fine motor skills.
- Provides a stable, mess-reducing surface for clay work and drying.
- Durable metal construction ensures long-lasting use in a busy classroom.
- Easy to clean, remove the excess dough/clay then wipe down the surface with a wet cloth.
- Can be used for both pottery and other crafting activities.
- Fosters independent play as well as collaborative projects in the classroom.
Classroom Ideas:
- Set up a dedicated "clay station" where students can use the pottery wheel to create their own sculptures and designs.
- Use the wheel in group activities where children can collaborate on a large project, such as a collaborative clay sculpture.
- Incorporate lessons on the properties of materials by allowing students to experiment with how the wheel helps shape clay.
- Have students create and dry their own clay pieces on the wheel, then display them in the classroom.
- Integrate into sensory play activities, where children explore the texture of clay while learning how to manipulate it with the wheel.
- Use the wheel to showcase crafting supplies that can be spun and shared by students, promoting a sense of community and collaboration.
Product Specifications:
- Size: 18cm (W) x 10cm (H)
- Material: Solid metal
Inclusions:
- 1 pottery wheel (18cm x 10cm)
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