BC Field Trips

Sculpting in Clay - Workshop & Tour

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Last updated on

Monday, April 13th, 2026

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Find inspiration in permanent collection artworks by Sally Michener and Davide Pan and in masks from across the globe. Students will learn ceramic techniques such as slab construction, slip and score, and surface treatment through creating their own clay mask.

Big Ideas

Creative experiences involve an interplay between exploration, inquiry, and purposeful choice.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Exploring works of art exposes us to diverse values, knowledge, and perspectives.

Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities and perspectives.

Works of art influence and are influenced by the world around us.

Artistic expressions differ across time and place.

The arts provide opportunities to gain insight into the perspectives and experiences of people from a variety of times, places, and cultures.

Trip Details

City:

Surrey

For Grades:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Friday

Times Offered:

9:00 am, 12:30 pm

Duration:

Half Day minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Other

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

$175 per class (includes clay and firing)

Additional Notes

Morning programs include a guided tour from 9:15−10:15am and a workshop from 10:15-11:45am.

MORNING WORKSHOPS • All morning programs include an exhibition tour followed by a workshop. AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS • Afternoon Art Encounter programs include a tour (10:45−11:30AM), lunch break (11:30−12:30PM), and workshop (12:30–2PM). • Other afternoon programs include only the workshop (12:30−2PM). However, we encourage you to book your free tour (10:45−11:30AM) to inspire students, followed by a lunch break (11:30−12:30PM)