Did you know that clay modelling dates back to the early Egyptian civilisation? Many ancient civilisations had clay jewellery, toys and figurines.
Clay “drawings” or tablets were used to keep records as there were no writing tools during those times, so wet clay was used to write down important facts and information.And not so long ago clay was limited to the potter's wheel. But today, thanks to the classes and workshops, it has more scope. Schools across the city like Chirec Public School, Euro Kids, Srinidhi International School and Vidyaranya have clay modelling classes.
Classes
V.Jay Prakash at Saptaparni at Road No 8 Banjara Hills teaches wheel pottery, clay modelling, and more. Murali, a clay modelling expert, has formulated an eco- friendly clay which does not develop cracks on drying and does not need firing too. And if you are not satisfied with the result you can dip the clay in water and start all over again. His classes are at Sindhi Colony.
Atika Amjad, art curator and critic, says, “Clay modelling is all about direct touch and feel, and the mind is diverted from stress towards the lump of clay.”
