How to make a reindeer out of clay

Here’s how to make a reindeer out of clay with a video demonstration and easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. This project can be used alongside animal or Christmas topics or just as something fun to make! If you are a forest school you could have a separate activity for the children looking for small twigs for the antlers. Ideal as part of an art day/art week.

Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children and any child needing additional support. If you are new to clay, allow a whole afternoon to make this project if you can.

This project is made using four basic shapes, a ball, a bean, a sausage and a carrot shape. There is also a video included demonstrating how to make these shapes.

This project can also work as a one to one activity or in small groups. There are no variations of this project.

What you need:
clay
pencils
lolly sticks
brown felt tip pens
craft matchsticks
small twigs for the antlers
pots of slip or water
paintbrushes
acrylic paints

What you get:
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a reindeer’
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your reindeer’
Video showing how to make a reindeer
Video showing how to make four basic shapes

Information for teachers:
How the projects work
Things you will need
Lesson plan
Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating)
Health and Safety
How to recycle your clay
Handling clay
Looking after your clay
Certificate of Achievement

These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.