It’s normal to experience big feelings. In fact, at one point or another, we all do. From sadness and worry to happiness, excitement and love, big feelings are nothing to... 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
Fill your classroom with the cutest little self-portraits inspired by the art of Gustav Klimt. Students will practice basic printmaking along with cutting and gluing while focusing primarily on pattern... Learn More
This lesson is an easier adaptation of my sixth-grade Golden Era Women Inspired by Gustav Klimt lesson. By drawing a very simplified face (use the Portrait Pack for drawing options)... Learn More
Sometimes inspiration comes in many forms. I was perusing one of the many art supplies catalogs that happen upon my desk and I saw metallic paint for sale. Gold, bronze,... Learn More
Have students capture their likeness with this quick self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by the art of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. In this lesson, students will focus on line,... Learn More
Similar to Paul Cézanne’s still life paintings and landscapes, his portraits explored different perspectives as he was trying to find his own style as a painter. Cézanne favored a portrait... Learn More
Introduce your students to one of the most prominent Mexican artists of the twentieth century with this self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by the Portrait of Ignacio Sanchez by... Learn More
This portrait project allows students to advance their portrait skills in an age appropriate way. By fifth grade, many students will have drawn a portrait at least once, often a... Learn More
These expressive watercolor portraits pay homage to the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Her signature unibrow, flowers and hair ribbons make her one of the world’s most recognizable artists. In... Learn More
This self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by artist T.C. Cannon has students not only exploring proportion, but also adding in patterns and personal effects, like hats and jewelry, for... Learn More
Every year, I did a collaborative ceramic tile mural project with my sixth graders. One year, we created these beautiful abstract faces, based on the work of Contemporary artist Kimmy... Learn More
Inspired by contemporary portrait artist Jordan Casteel, these close up eye portraits are created with simple supplies but have a powerful presence. Students will draw one eye from observation using... Learn More
For many students, summertime is synonymous with swimming time and if you don’t have access to a pool, you might find yourself taking a dip in a lake, stream or... Learn More
Would you like to try skydiving? This lesson will allow students to think about this unique activity by you like to try skydiving? This lesson will allow students to think... Learn More
Creating a tiny ice skater that can magnetically skate around on a pond makes this lesson seem magical. Students get to create a wintery frozen pond diorama with a sense... Learn More
Mimicking the view of a spinning, trick performing snowboarder, this kinetic artwork has a landscape that really spins “reflected” in the snowboarder’s goggles. This movement is created by simply positioning... 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