Plantation Key Art Corner

clay storytellers

Posted by, Mrs. Starling on April 18, 2013

Before the inventions of television and the internet, human histories have had an oral tradition of storytelling. Think about the stories that perhaps your grandparents or even great-grandparents may have told you.

Helen Cordero is a native American artist from New Mexico. She was inspired by her grandfather telling stories about her rich heritage through folklore and tall tales. As an artist, Helen Cordero, created her clay "storytellers" honoring her grandfather and the tradition of storytelling.

Click on Helen Cordero and clay storytellers links under resources for more indepth information about Helen Cordero and images of storytellers. Click on the Florida endangered animal link and find the animal that you would like use for your storytellers.

Using proper clay techniques, create a Florida endangered animal clay storyteller.  The "grandfather" (grandmother) animal will have it's mouth open as if speaking and possibly looking at the grandbabies who are listening intently.