Dynamic symbols and Ben Day dots are synonymous with classic comics. This collage lesson combines both and kicks off with creating prints from bubble wrap to create papers with implied... Learn More
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
In this lesson inspired by the contemporary artist Deborah Roberts, students mix their own skin tone color before painting a paper plate to transform into their very own self-portrait. Shape... Learn More
Build classroom community with this paper collage project that has been inspired by the artwork of contemporary artist Jeffrey Gibson. In this lesson, students focus on shape, space and contrast... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on shape and texture as they draw a simple landscape featuring Mount Fuji and then use a variety of engaging painting techniques to add color.... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on line, contrast and shape as they draw and paint their own artwork featuring a house, firewood and clothesline inspired by Lawrence’s Panel No. 55... Learn More
Get ready to zoom into this art lesson that combines a fun printmaking process along with a creative construction challenge while focusing on both line and shape.... Learn More
In this spring-themed variation of a playful paper sculpture, students create either one or several caterpillars to display on a leaf cut from painted paper or colored sulphite for a... 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
Paper quilling is an excellent, minimal supply technique for students to try. Not only does it help develop fine motor skills, but it also builds patience and creativity. In this... Learn More
In this lesson, students will use oil pastel to draw their flowers with basic shapes and then fill the shapes and frame the flower with liquid tempera paint. Broken or... Learn More
This lesson is based on American artist Beauford Delaney who was best known for being a modernist painter in the 1930’s and 1940’s with the Harlem Renaissance. Using simple materials,... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on line, shape and pattern. A bingo dauber with India ink and a black permanent marker are used to draw the lines and markers are... Learn More
In this lesson, students will explore line, shape, value and texture as they complete a guided drawing of Bear and then paint the fur texture and background with liquid tempera... Learn More
In this mixed-media lesson, students create a magical interpretation of the White Witch’s castle from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.... Learn More
Introduce your youngest students to pop-up art and paper engineering with this seasonal project that uses foundational skills like cutting and folding to achieve stunning results. In this lesson, students... Learn More