Copyright © Lizzie Induni 2013
Art and industry
Students visit clay quarries at a local brickworks
Art and wonder
Amazement all round at the realisation that art can come out of the ground
Achievement
Carefully structured and differentiated activities ensure individual success
Results
The Clay Festival enabled schools to showcase the stunning results of their children’s projects
Art and science
Children building their own bonfire kiln
Art and science
Putting the finishing touches to the kiln before firing
Glazing
Fish produced by the children are glazed and ready for the kiln
Art and the Environment
Children finding sources of clay in their local environment
The Purbeck Clay Festival has been organised jointly with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival,
and has been a major success, involving children from reception to year 13. It has
linked education to local industry, with site visits to clay production at quarries,
brickworks and craft potteries. By attracting sponsorship from international companies
such as Imerys, national firms such as the Coop, and local business, Lizzie’s efforts
made the project self-
Shiningpie’s role has been to coordinate, organise and lead field activities for children and then build on that experience through themed art sessions in the classroom.