Students focus on color and texture as they color a small piece of sandpaper either in a specific color scheme or the colors of their choice with chalk pastel. Dipping... Learn More
Learn how to mix and move wet paint fluidly while using the wet-on-wet technique in this magical pumpkin lesson. Pipettes of liquid watercolor are used to add vibrant color, with... Learn More
Mimic the look of stitched, patchwork while using simple materials in this birdhouse lesson that is full of charm. The marker painting technique takes center stage in this lesson, as... Learn More
In this lesson, students prepare their own scratch art paper by coloring a 3” x 5” index card with oil pastels and then painting over it with a quick coat... Learn More
Capture the harvest spirit with this simple-material sunflower lesson that looks like it’s painted, but actually uses only dry media.... Learn More
In this lesson that has been inspired by Native American artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, students are invited to use maps not just as geographical tools but as a details in... Learn More
Create a harvest-themed icon in this simple-material lesson that features a marker-painted version of a traditional embroidery hoop. Choose from a wide variety of options on the included handout or... Learn More
Jump right into making art while building community with this name project that has been inspired by the art of contemporary American artist Jeffrey Gibson. In this minimal-material lesson, students... Learn More
Create a unique textile-inspired quilt square with this lesson in which students create patterned, dotted paper that mimics the look of pointillism but uses only dot markers. The paper is... Learn More
Create a garden of colorful faux-embroidered patches with this lesson that celebrates all things harvest and garden. Using only simple, dry materials, students are able to create an oversized patch... Learn More
Build classroom community with this paper collage project that has been inspired by the artwork of contemporary artist Jeffrey Gibson. In this lesson, students focus on shape, space and contrast... Learn More
In this low-prep, minimal-supply lesson that has been loosely inspired by the art of Joseph Cornell, students create a visual representation of their own box filled with objects that become... Learn More
This single-material project featuring a basket overflowing with seasonal produce from a farmers market is perfect for celebrating the harvest season. Create custom colors and add highlights and shadows to... Learn More
In this low-prep, minimal-supply lesson, students focus on form, shape and space as they create a miniature version of their own bedroom out of an index card. Folding techniques help... Learn More
In this lesson, students will use a variety of lines and shapes to create a twisting, turning house, straight out of a dream. Liquid or pan watercolor is used to... Learn More
In this lesson, students will create a layered, textured landscape using simple materials. Create a beautiful countryside landscape with this lesson inspired by French Fauvist painter André Derain. Follow along... Learn More
In this lesson, students will use watercolor resist to create textured trees and colorful foliage for a simple supply lesson that is still a stunner. Create a colorful, magical forest... Learn More
Take a step back in time with this landscape lesson that has been inspired by American artist Grant Wood’s painting Stone City, Iowa. In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More