WORKING WITH CLAY

Clay is messy ,no way around it

• Take off any rings or watches
• Wear an apron or art shirt
• Watch where you step

CLAY SETUP

SAFETY

• Dry dusty clay powder is dangerous. Breathing in the dust badly affects the lungs.
• Use wet cloths to wipe down tables TWICE. Wipe off once to remove the clay and then a second time to remove the dust.
• NEVER throw clay or clay tools. Clay grit caught in eyes can cut into the eye.

CLEAN UP

CLEANUP TIME

Before cleaning jobs begin EVERYONE must bag their work,tidy their area of dry clay and return clay tools.

CLEANING RULES

• Each table is responsible for their area.
• Failure to complete the job properly will result in the whole table staying back to do extra cleaning jobs during lunch.
• The room should be CLEANER than how we found it at the start of the lesson.

CLEANING JOBS

Wipers
Wipers wipe down all surfaces using a wet cloth twice to ensure all clay dust is removed.

Collectors
Collectors collect any dry clay on the floor or desks and bin it.

Shelfers
Shelfers organise the shelving of everyone's pottery. Special care needs to be taken to ensure everything fits and nothing is damaged.