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New Town Primary School

P5 Ceramics

Primary 5 students learn ceramics from history to hands-on creation. They master key techniques to craft sculptures that express personal emotions.

Last updated 19 June 2026

The P5 Ceramics Programme introduces students to ceramics through comprehensive hands-on learning. Students explore ceramics history, distinguishing functional and non-functional pieces whilst mastering the complete process from design through building, drying, bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firing. They develop technical proficiency in techniques including pinching, coiling, and scoring and slipping, whilst applying textures using lines, shapes, and tools.  

At the end of the programme, students create their ceramic sculptures representing personal emotions or experiences, demonstrating understanding of each process stage and correct glazing techniques whilst fostering creative expression. 

Students in school uniforms painting clay objects at a classroom table with paint trays and brushes.
Three girls in blue aprons work with clay at a table during an art class.
Two handmade ceramic pieces: an orange round fish-like figurine with googly eyes, and a small striped bowl with a blue rim.
Red glazed ceramic cat face sculpture with black eyes and yellow nose details, on a gray surface.