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1 July 2026

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Introduce students to a range of air-dry clay painting techniques with this printable classroom poster for KS3, KS4 and GCSE Art & Design. Covering base coating, dry brushing, blending, decorative pattern work, and metallic and gloss finishes, this visual guide helps students develop confidence when adding colour and surface detail to ceramic and sculpture projects.

Ideal as a classroom display or lesson reference, the poster provides clear explanations and visual examples to support independent learning and improve finished outcomes.

What’s Included

A printable PDF poster in A4 and A3 formats featuring five air-dry clay painting techniques with clear illustrations and concise step-by-step guidance.

Curriculum Links

Suitable for KS3, KS4 and GCSE Art & Design, including ceramics, sculpture and three-dimensional design. Supports learning about colour, surface decoration, finishing techniques and creative experimentation.

Teaching Tip

Pair this resource with the Air Dry Clay Painting | Matching Activity to reinforce students’ understanding of each painting technique through an engaging practical activity.

For a complete ceramics project, combine it with the Complete Clay Whistle Unit – 7 Air-Dry Lessons & Teaching Pack.

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Licence

©2026 Art Resource Studio – Pigment of Imagination

For personal and classroom use only. Redistribution, resale or uploading this resource to websites, shared drives or other platforms is prohibited under the TES Terms and Conditions.

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A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

Bundle

Clay Whistle Bundle | Air-Dry Clay Teaching Pack | KS3–KS4 & GCSE Art

This complete **Clay Whistle Teaching Pack** provides everything needed to teach a **7-lesson air-dry clay ceramics project** for **KS3, KS4 and GCSE Art & Design**. Designed specifically for classrooms without kiln access, the bundle combines lesson planning, practical activities, student workbooks, assessment materials and classroom resources into one ready-to-teach package. The unit takes students through the complete creative process, from cultural research and whistle design to construction, painting, evaluation and presentation. Alongside developing practical ceramics skills, students document their learning through structured planning and reflection, providing valuable evidence of their creative process. This **air-dry clay version** includes curriculum links for the **UK, Australia and New Zealand**. For kiln-fired ceramics, see our **[Complete Clay Whistle Unit – 7 Kiln-Fired Lessons & Teaching Pack](/teaching-resource/complete-clay-whistle-unit-7-kiln-fired-lessons-and-teaching-pack-13211957)**. **What's Included** This bundle contains the complete **7-Lesson Clay Whistle Unit**, printable student journal, troubleshooting guide, presentation slides, classroom posters, handouts and assessment rubrics. Together, these resources provide everything required to teach the project from introduction to final evaluation. **Curriculum Links** Suitable for **KS3, KS4 and GCSE Art & Design**, including ceramics, sculpture and three-dimensional design. Students develop practical making skills alongside research, creative thinking, evaluation and technical understanding. **Teaching Tip** Purchasing the complete bundle provides all supporting resources in one place and offers better value than purchasing each resource individually. **Feedback** If you found this resource useful, I'd really appreciate an honest review on TES. Your feedback helps other teachers and supports the development of future resources. Questions or suggestions are always welcome at **[pigmentofimaginationstudio@gmail.com](mailto:pigmentofimaginationstudio@gmail.com)**. **Follow My TES Shop** [**Pigment of Imagination Resource Studio**](/teaching-resources/shop/pigmentofimaginationstudio) **Related Art & Design Resources** [**Elements of Art Vocabulary Word Search, Unscramble Worksheets + Display Posters Bundle**](/teaching-resource/resource-13011678) [**Principles of Design in Art Word Search, Unscramble + Display Posters Bundle**](/teaching-resource/principles-of-design-in-art-wordsearch-unscramble-display-posters-bundle-13024394) [**Clay Hand-Building Techniques Introductory Lesson Pack**](/teaching-resource/-13085485) **Licence** **©2026 Art Resource Studio – Pigment of Imagination** For personal and classroom use only. Redistribution, resale or uploading this resource to websites, shared drives or other platforms is prohibited under the TES Terms and Conditions.

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