Clayground has just completed a marathon exploration of the creative potential of clay with 11 schools across London, from Southall in the West to Rainham in the East, Enfield in the North and Lewisham in the South.  Clayground specialises in working with artists and experts with different specialist knowledge.  All points of the compass on clay have been covered: we have dug and refined, developed making skills and explored the history and potential of clay through archaeology, story-building, sculpture, film animation, geography, maths, even movement and dance.  Children have exchanged information and artefacts with schools in other countries including South Africa and USA.  What on Earth is Clay? was funded by A New Direction, an organisation that provides ways for young Londoners to access arts and culture.   Continue reading →