Creating 3D form is easy with this paper collage lesson where the base paper is cut and rolled to make a vertical collage surface. Rolling the paper, stamping it with... Learn More
Reinforce three-dimensional shapes with this Folded Paper Vehicle lesson that will have your students making rectangular prisms out of paper and then altering them to become the vehicle of their... Learn More
If you would like to teach clay hand-building techniques but don’t have access to a kiln or would simply prefer working with air-dry clay, look no further. This lesson is... Learn More
Create simple 3D paper poppies with your students to mark Remembrance Day or Veterans Day. Eight organic petal shapes are arranged and overlapped to build the poppy’s 3D form. Then... Learn More
For this lesson, students will piece together recycled materials such as cardboard and plastic containers to create their own unique 3D flying machine “inventions.” After creating an armature that resembles... Learn More
In this lesson, which features a unique take on a paper lantern project accompanied by an engineering component, students will be creating three-dimensional paper sculptures that are inspired by the... Learn More
These highly textured CelluClay portraits are a great option for teaching students about creating a relief sculpture and form in a way that doesn’t involved kiln-fired clay or any fancy... Learn More
Create a simple relief sculpture with an unusual material: joint compound. Normally used for smoothing out drywall, in this application the joint compound will be used for the opposite effect... Learn More
This exploratory sculpture lesson is great for any students from your youngest Pre-K or kindergarteners to middle schoolers. Sculpture keeps students engaged kinesthetically and the open-ended nature of this lesson... Learn More
Soft serve ice cream is one of my favorite summer treats and probably a favorite for many of your students. Serve up this simple lesson and watch the life-like ice... Learn More
Your fourth-grade students’ mouths will be watering while they work on this French macaron composition with colored pencils. If they haven’t had a French macaron before, this drawing will surely... Learn More
This lesson is a take on a well-loved candy of German origin that is both cute and tasty: the gummy bear. Drawn larger than life with simple materials, this sweet... Learn More
This sweet treat is packed with opportunities for students to learn important drawing techniques, including simple grid drawing to practice drawing from observation. In this lesson, students will also use... Learn More
This sweet lesson will have your students thinking in a different way as they explore value in reverse, focusing on highlights, rather than shadows. In addition, this lesson features grid... Learn More
Your students will love creating a classroom full of paper peg dolls in this fun, low-prep lesson. These don’t just look like any peg dolls, though. Students have room to... Learn More
This quick, thirty-minute lesson is sure to develop to something amazing in your classroom. Students will draw an instant camera from observation before using simple shading techniques to contrast colors... Learn More
This lesson is just plain fun! Inspired by Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series, students will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of traced ovals. A... 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