Maggie will start the workshop with an introduction to her Indigenous culture, and the purpose of the workshop. Depending on the age group and chosen theme, participants will create representations of different creative and thought-provoking concepts like power, resilience, or kindness. Clay and simple tools are used to model a person or creature they believe represents their concept.

SETUP: Class tables divided into groups, with clay and tools

MATERIALS PROVIDED:
– Clay (variety of colours)
– Clay tools

Example: Cycle 2 Students

With the class divided into groups of about 6 students, we will pass out materials and Maggie will introduce herself and her Indigenous culture, sharing important historical information and helping them to get to know her.

Maggie will start the creation part of the workshop by asking the students what their favorite animal is and why, extracting out their inherent qualities, such as kindness, strength, beauty – anything that the students deem worthy.

Based on the strengths and qualities that they want to showcase, students will then be able to create their own creature from the clay, picking and choosing from the animals they love to make a unique representation that is special to them.