Air-Dry Clay Art Program | NDIS Art Mentoring Online

🧱 Clay Creations (Air-Dry Clay)

Hands-On Art for Skill Building & Self-Expression

This sensory-friendly 6-week clay program supports participants to build fine-motor skills, imagination, and confidence while creating functional or decorative objects from air-dry clay.

Clay is grounding, calming, and an empowering way to turn ideas into something real.

✨ What Participants Will Learn

✅ Clay sculpting and shaping fundamentals
✅ Hand-building techniques (pinch, coil, slab)
✅ Planning and creating 3D artworks
✅ Texture, detail, and decoration skills
✅ Proper sealing and painting for finished pieces
✅ Confidence in independent creativity

✅ NDIS Funding Eligibility

This program strengthens coordination, creativity, community connection, and independence:

Capacity Building → Increased Social & Community Participation
✔ Engages participants in a meaningful creative hobby
✔ Supports confidence and social sharing of artwork

Capacity Building → Improved Daily Living
✔ Builds fine-motor control and problem-solving
✔ Encourages long-term skill development and routine

🧠 Goal Alignment Example

“To improve hand control and build confidence by creating and completing clay art projects.”

📅 Program Format

Duration: 60 minutes per week
Length: 6 weeks
Delivery: Online 1:1 mentoring or small groups
Cost: $720 (NDIS invoice provided) All art kits are supplied by Leah Justyce Art Gallery

Why This Program Matters

🎨 Supports sensory regulation and focus
✋ Enhances fine-motor skills through hands-on making
🌟 Boosts pride and independence through finished works
💬 Expands communication skills by describing ideas

Participants finish with 3–6 clay creations to keep or gift.