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Here’s how to make a Viking head out of clay with video demonstrations and easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. This project can be used alongside a history topic or just as something fun to make!

Suitable for children aged 7 (Year 2) and upwards. Please allow a whole afternoon to make this project.

This project is made using four basic shapes, a ball, a bean, a sausage and a carrot shape. There is also a video included demonstrating how to make these shapes.

This project also works as a one to one activity or in small groups. It is also one of my favourite projects as every Viking head I have ever seen made by a child looks different. I have put some examples of children’s work in with the information for teachers.

What you need:
clay
pencils
lolly sticks
wooden forks (optional)
pots of slip or water
paintbrushes
acrylic paints
metallic acrylic paints

What you get:
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Viking head 1.’
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Viking head 2.’
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘Variations’
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘Things to watch out for’
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your Viking head’
Video showing how to make a Viking head 1.
Video showing how to make a Viking head 2.
Video showing how to paint a viking head 1.
Video showing how to paint a viking head 2.
Video showing how to make four basic shapes
Video showing how to flatten clay

Information for teachers:
How the projects work
Things you will need
Lesson plan
Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating)
Health and Safety
How to recycle your clay
Handling clay
Looking after your clay
Certificate of Achievement

These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.