Both year 3 classes visited the Alka Ceramics at the Crafts Village of Ta’ Qali. First, students were shown a video about the history of ceramics in Malta. Then, they walked through the small museum where they saw life size figures and a collection of artifacts. Finally students were given the opportunity to create their own clay products.
Submitted by Ms Miranda Cauchi, Yr 3.1
The year 1 classes of Ms Louise Cutajar and Ms Mathea Vassallo, visited the Alka ceramics. Our children were provided with a hands on experience with clay where they learnt how to make their own pieces. Students had also the opportunity to visit the Pottery Experience that consisted of a walk through the old workshop with life size figures, a video about ceramics in Malta and a tour to the musuem of WWII ceramic artifacts.
Today Ms Haber and her team visited our school to continue the 2nd phase of the clay tiles being done to create a mural with the theme “Under the Sea”.
The students and their teachers had to paint their tiles using special paint. The tiles will be taken back for 2 more baking processes. We look forward to seeing the end results.
Teachers’ quote: “Our treasures”. We look forward to having these treasured displayed at school. Well done to all for making this project come true. Special thanks to the school council for funding this project 🙂
The year 1 students have embarked on a creative project. This project is being funded through the school council. Every student was to prepare a clay tile. The students went to the Alka Ceramics work shop where they had the opportunity to see how a clay can be transformed into beautiful works of art by Ms Haber.
Following the tour, the students started their work. The theme chosen was “Under the Sea”. Every student was give a clay tile to work on and they had to create their own underwater scene.
The tiles had to be baked in the special urn and work will be continued at a later date at school since the tiles have to be painted and then glazed and cooked again. The tiles will finally be mounted in the school corridors.