Dale Chihuly was born in Tacoma, Washington and studied at the University of Washington and the Rhode Island School of Design. He was always interested in the properties of glass,... Learn More
Cutting clay slabs into tiles can yield a variety of art projects. The clay prep takes a bit more time than cutting off a hunk of clay from the big... Learn More
Freezer paper allows you to transfer any drawing or pattern onto fabric. It’s a technique used by many quilters in appliqué quilts. Be sure to watch the short video, How... Learn More
This is a great way to teach the color-wheel for young children. It takes about an hour to roll out the grapesize balls but it’s worth it!... Learn More
If I had to choose my favorite snowman art lesson, it would be this one. The combination of skills such as tracing shapes, cutting, shading to create the illusion of... Learn More
Part directed-drawing, part free-expression, this lesson offers an easy American history art activity to celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday, Independence Day or President’s Day that covers the concepts of form, promotion and... Learn More
This project uses a self-made polar bear stencil and a variety of mediums to create this tranquil polar landscape. First, students will use chalk pastel to draw the landscape, including... Learn More
Cutting clay slabs into tiles can yield a variety of art projects. The clay prep takes a bit more time than cutting off a hunk of clay from the big... Learn More
Taking inspiration from vintage holiday cards, this lesson teaches students that flat objects can be made to look three-dimensional with the addition of shadows and highlights. Adding glitter and bow... Learn More
Campbell’s Soup Cans Andy Warhol liked to take ordinary household objects, like a soup can, and turn it into a piece of art. In the 1960’s, the red and white... Learn More
Papier-mâché is always a crowd pleaser and this fish lesson is no exception. Not only is this project engaging for all learners, it is also a great way to emphasize... Learn More
While looking through the library one afternoon, I stumbled across Kevin Henkes’s picture book, Old Bear. Texture is a concept covered in both the bear painting and leaf printmaking parts... Learn More
These insects are easy to make and are brimming with personality. I developed this lesson to tie in with an insect unity for science. It’s always nice to have a... Learn More
Mexican suns with the decorative detailing and curvy sun’s rays are commonplace in Mexican Arts & Craft stores. Using a starburst template makes quick work out of a soft clay... Learn More
There are a few techniques on how to build a pot that you can teach your students. I have done coil pots before and was very pleased with the results.... Learn More
Does your family or culture have a food that you associate with them? Whether it’s an everyday food or something only made for certain celebrations, this lesson is all about... Learn More
I love this lesson because it covers so many important skills for kinders. Your students will be drawing or tracing apples, cutting, pasting and painting. Simple color mixing is sure... Learn More
If you can make a pinch pot, you can make a mouse, elephant, pig, sheep, cow…anything! The idea is to create two same-size pinch pots and score together. Add a... Learn More