2nd Grade Cathedral Window

This clay project was done with second graders to create cathedral windows. We talked about the architecture of a cathedral and the artistry of stained glass windows.

First take a ball of clay, a rolling pin, and two thin boards. Roll the clay out until it is the thickness of the board. Then take a circular template (old cd's work great) have students cut around the template using a popsicle stick. Now they can take various found objects and tools to cut away designs into their cathedral window.

Once fired, paint black and add a piece of colorful paper to the backs. Hang in a window for decoration.

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