Cake Worksheet

This worksheet explores Pop Art sculpture through the lens of Claes Oldenburg. Students will design and construct a cardboard cake using a provided template, drawing inspiration from Oldenburg’s playful food sculptures and soft sculpture techniques. The activity encourages creative decoration, material exploration, and reflection on how everyday objects can become expressive artworks.

Year level suitability: Level 3 – Secondary

Materials: Worksheet, cardboard template, decorative materials of choice (fabric, foam, coloured paper, paint, etc)

What’s included:

• Worksheet PDF with artist background and instructions

• Cake sculpture template

• Reflection questions

• Short video of activity being completed