Introduce your artists to the classic cartoon style of “rubber hose” arms and legs. This style was made popular by Micky Mouse and other cartoons but can still be seen... Learn More

Watch your students’ creativity come alive as they create their own fantasy mascots inspired by cute and quirky manga and anime sidekicks like Pikachu, Totoro and more.... Learn More

In Dog Man’s origin story, a man and his dog experienced a terrible mishap that was remedied by stitching the dog’s head to the man’s body. Students choose their own... Learn More

Introduce your students to the unique style of Japanese comics and graphic novels called manga in this lesson that also creates a perfect opportunity to create a self-portrait. In this... Learn More

In this lesson, students focus on shape, line and movement while creating their own three-panel comic that shows fast action, big crashes and exciting moments with bold contrast.... Learn More

Students will get to create their own superhero in this lesson about body proportions and foreshortening. Starting with just a simple triangle, students build up their superhero’s body, adding a... 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

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

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

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

Your students will love drawing this happy hippo that is popping out after a cool dip in an African lake. In the lesson, students focus on creating a sense of... Learn More

Hit the road on an imaginative journey with this minimal-supply paper suitcase lesson. To create their luggage, students will focus on balance as they fold and cut the body of... Learn More

In this lesson, students explore what makes roadside attractions so memorable while creating their own paper version that explores space and form. To help them get started, we’ve included a... Learn More

This lesson uses simple materials and is a fun exploration of the Great Barrier Reef, which is a protected marine park in Australia. In the lesson, students create a simple... Learn More

Have you ever seen a mountain that looks like a giant, colorful rainbow? In this lesson, students will create a vibrant landscape inspired by one of the most incredible national... Learn More

This project is one part research project an another part observation drawing, perfect for older elementary or middle school students who love choice and free expression. Use the included planning... Learn More

Using only paper, markers and scissors and glue, students create their very own tube bird feeder and then use folding to create the half cylinder form. Students include the birds... Learn More