Inspired by the Black Forest in Germany, this whimsical woodland scene has layers of texture and collage that will capture the attention of your third graders. Stamped leaves, grass and... Learn More
Inspired by the vibrant and lush window boxes that adorn homes in the German state of Bavaria, this sweet window box is full of charm and rich art-making techniques. In... Learn More
This traditional German accordion has a surprise hiding inside its bellows. Open it up to reveal a visual story, featuring three-dimensional elements created with paper-folding techniques. Within their accordion, students... Learn More
Students will be delighted by the moving pieces and all of the embellishment choices in this German cuckoo clock lesson. After using line to create a symmetrical house, students will... Learn More
These Haitian tap taps pull out all the stops! After drawing a simple bus, students will get to use bright paint and a variety of embellishments to turn their humble... Learn More
This bedazzled and brightly colored mask is based on the decked out costumes of Carinival on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. Your fourth-graders will love lying... Learn More
This vibrant sixth-grade landscape lesson is packed with a variety of painting techniques and processes that your students will love exploring. Based on the illustrations from If Dominican Were a... Learn More
Based on the artwork of collage artist Romare Bearden, this lesson incorporates collage along with other layered elements to create a lively composition of a jazz musician and their instrument.... Learn More
There is lots of fun to be had experimenting in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling! Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as they... Learn More
This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. Based on the groundbreaking abstract... Learn More
This lesson is based on the iconic Earth and Sky collages by American artist, Lorna Simpson. Students will enjoy searching through magazines to find the perfect face or profile for... Learn More
Colorful circles cut from beautiful paper scraps make this lesson a show stopper! Inspired by artist Pacita Abad, this project emphasizes repeating shapes that students can create with a multitude... Learn More
Watch as your students enjoy the meditative properties of this quick, minimal-supply project inspired by the art of Howardena Pindell. Students will color, cut and arrange paper that will be... Learn More
This lesson is an inventive way to introduce students to the concept of one-point perspective. Half drawing, half collage, this lesson, based on the work of industrial designer Ray Eames,... Learn More
This little puppet has a big surprise when you open the mouth! Your students will enjoy not only the process of making these paper bag puppets but also the resulting... Learn More
These unique, Icelandic TURF HOUSES built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists! Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses! In this... Learn More
The painted houses of the Kassena people in the West Africa country of Burkina Faso were the inspiration for this printmaking and recycled materials lesson. In this project, students will... Learn More
If you have a stack of magazines to recycle, this is a great mixed-media lesson to use them up! Based on the stilt houses of Brazil, this lesson features a... Learn More