Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic paintings of irises, this lesson gives students an opportunity to explore the concept of space in a drawing. Students will also explore the double-loading... Learn More
These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More
A frame elevates any art piece, even a humble sticky note! This lesson will have your young artists turning recycled cardboard and a sticky note into a masterpiece ready for... Learn More
Cubism is a great art movement to discuss as most cubist pieces are hard to identify. This is great for kids as they really need to look closely at a... Learn More
Weaving is always an engaging activity for students. Once they get the hang of it, they won’t want to stop. Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s iconic rose and blue periods, students... Learn More
This lesson is a fun substitute for regular cubist portraits. Instead of drawing the facial features, neck and body the drawing process is broken up into two steps. First, students... Learn More
In this super fun lesson that has been inspired by the book When Picasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden, students will use the included drawing guide to create their own... Learn More
Dora Maar was one of Picasso’s many girlfriends. He tended to paint only people that he had a strong emotional connection with and thus he had many portraits of women... Learn More
Pablo Picasso painted Old Guitarist during his blue period. This lesson was inspired by the many values of color in this famous work of art as well as Picasso’s unique... Learn More
Portraits were a main subject that Pablo Picasso painted. He painted people in a variety of styles but his use of Cubism with portraiture is especially notable. The faces of... Learn More
Turn grouchy moods around with this lesson that has been inspired by the book The Grouchies by Debbie Wagenbach and Steve Mack. Everyone feels grouchy sometimes, but in this lesson,... Learn More
This lesson is an exploration in color mixing, based on Henri Matisse, which is sure to delight your first graders. Matisse is sometimes called “The King of Color” because of... Learn More
Artist Henri Matisse would “draw with scissors” and cut paper into interesting shapes to create beautiful collages. He focused on this style of art during the last 10 years of... Learn More
This portrait of a relaxing woman near a vase of anemones is inspired by Henri Matisse’s painting, Purple Robe & Anemones. This lesson gives students a chance to portrait and... Learn More
Portrait making is not always fun for kids in fifth or sixth grade. They become a bit self-conscience and sometimes sabotage their efforts in an effort to stay humble. Drawing... Learn More
These painted panels inspired by Henri Matisse are the perfect mix of processes to keep 6th grade students engaged. First they will make painted paper with tempera paint and texture... Learn More
These bright and cheery floral still lifes that have been inspired by Henri Matisse create the perfect opportunity for your students to explore line and color creatively. Begin with several... Learn More
These expressive and colorful landscapes that have been inspired by Fauvist painter Henri Matisse will have your seventh-grade students engaged in creating a whimsical landscape of their own. The use... Learn More