Holiday (Christmas?) Gift

Finally students get to make a clay project of their own choice. They should make something that is meaningful in some way. I always tell them that if they do a project just because they have to, it won't turn out as good as if it has some significance or is meaningful to them. So if they need to make a box, they should think about how they could use that box. It could hold jewelry or keys or spare change, etc. Or maybe they can place initials or a name on it or even a small sculpture on it to signify a special person.

If students are making a Christmas gift, they must consider dry time and firing time to ensure their project is finished before Christmas Break starts.

Some ideas are:
  • Christmas ornament
  • Gift box
  • Snow Village piece
  • Toothbrush holder with wreath on side
  • Nativity set
  • Snowman with candy cane
  • Anything else you can think of that could be given as a gift


  • Evaluation:
    1 point -- Large enough to be hollow
    2 points -- Artistic merit (make it meaningful)
    3 points -- Unusual or original
    4 points -- Quality and workmanship
    10 points total