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Delve into the fascinating world of ceramics and pottery with our GPS scavenger hunts. Discover craft traditions, visit potters' studios and learn about the art of shaping clay into beautiful objects.

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Groninger Museum Route

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Ontdek kunst en architectuur in Groningen. Wandel langs het kleurrijke Groninger Museum, street art en bijzondere gebou…
Kunst 15-16 year
45 min 2,0 km 10 2
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Utrecht Street Art Fietsroute

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Ontdek de mooiste street art en muurschilderingen van Utrecht per fiets. Van kleurrijke murals tot verborgen kunstwerke…
Kunst 13-14 year
50 min 6,0 km 10 2
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Kunst en cultuur in het Hofkwartier

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door het kunstzinnige Hofkwartier en ontdek de rijke kunstgeschiedenis van Den Haag. Van Vermeer tot Mondriaan -…
Kunst 15-16 year
50 min 1,8 km 10 1
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Architectuur en kunst op Kop van Zuid

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Bewonder de spectaculaire skyline van Kop van Zuid, waar wereldberoemde architecten hun stempel hebben gedrukt. Van de …
Kunst 13-14 year
50 min 2,8 km 10

Featured this week: example questions for Ceramics & Pottery

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What is pottery fired in?
In an oven In water In the fridge In a bed
What happens to a clay pot in the rain?
He gets wet He is getting big He turns yellow He will fly
What shape does a vase usually have?
Round Square Triangle Star
Which paint colours best on white ceramics?
Blue White Black Grey
With which part of your body do you form clay?
Your fingers Your toes Your elbow Your knee
What happens when clay becomes dry?
It gets tough It gets wet It will be big It will be small
Which animal has a curly tail that is fun to make out of clay?
A piglet A fish A frog A snail
What do we do to heat clay?
We bake it We pour water on it We put it in the fridge We put it away
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What is best to use to smooth clay?
Your wet hands A fork A comb A toothbrush
What is the part of a mug you stick your fingers through called?
The handle or ear The nose The tail The wing
What happens when clay becomes too dry?
It breaks easily It gets softer Turning green It will shine
What do you often see on old ceramic tiles?
Beautiful drawings or patterns Photos of people Letters of the alphabet Maths sums
What shape does a classic vase have?
High and round with narrow neck Flat as a board Square as a box Long as a snake
What colour does clay turn when baked very hot?
Orange or red Blue Green Purple
How does clay feel when it is good to work with?
Soft and pliable Hard as stone Hot as fire Cold as ice
How long have ceramics been known to people?
For a very long time, thousands of years Since last year For ten years For a hundred years
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How does an earthen pot harden?
By baking it in a hot oven By leaving it in the sun By wetting it with water By hitting him with a hammer
What tools does a planter use?
Hands, tools and water Only a hammer Just a saw A screwdriver only
What do you call a large pot to put plants in?
A flower pot A soup pan A teacup A milk jug
Which animals can you make out of clay?
All the animals you can think of Dogs only Fish only Birds only
Where can you often buy clay?
In a hobby shop At the bakery In the supermarket by the bread At the hairdresser's
What is a ceramic bowl?
A round bowl to eat out of A kind of ball A type of book A kind of pen
What property does fired clay have?
It is hard and strong It is soft as a pillow It is transparent It can fly
What colour is clay usually?
Brown or grey Blue Green Yellow
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What does 'refractory' mean in ceramics?
It can withstand very high temperatures It cannot burn It is red in colour It is made for the fire brigade
Which culture first developed porcelain glass?
China Egypt Greece Netherlands
What technique is used to make large flat sections?
Building slabs Turn Casting Roll
What function does glaze have on ceramics?
It makes it waterproof and adds colour It ensures that it does not break It makes it lighter in weight It is only for decoration
What kind of brush is best to use for painting ceramics?
A brush with soft bristles A brush with steel bristles A brush with plastic bristles A brush with wooden bristles
Which country does the famous Delft blue ceramics originally come from?
Netherlands China Italy Greece
What is the difference between pottery and porcelain?
Porcelain is harder and more transparent than earthenware Pottery is always white and porcelain is always brown Porcelain cannot be painted There is no difference, they are different names
What is chamotte in ceramics?
Ground fired clay added to new clay A special type of paint A kind of oven A French ceramicist
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What is a kiln wash?
Protective coating for oven floors Cleaning agent for ceramics First glaze Special type of clay
What is the pinch technique?
Forming pots by pinching with fingers Decorating by poking small holes Apply glaze with a brush Cutting clay with a wire
What is sgraffito?
A technique involving scratching through a layer An Italian clay mine One type of oven A glaze
What happens to clay during firing?
Water evaporates and particles melt away The clay softens Chemicals are added The colour always changes to red
Which Dutch city is world-famous for its blue ceramics?
Delft Gouda Utrecht Alkmaar
Which plant species is traditionally used to cover ceramics during drying?
Plastic is mostly used, not plants Bamboo leaves Banana leaves Pine needles
Which ancient civilisation first developed the pottery wheel?
Mesopotamia Egypt China Greece
What temperature is usually used for firing pottery?
900-1100°C 500-700°C 1300-1500°C 200-400°C
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