Castles are a sure thing in the art room. Every grade level loves to make castles and imagine the kings, queens, and knights that would exist within the castle walls.... Learn More

This colorful chalk pastel drawing, inspired by Expressionist artist Paul Klee, is a fun departure from a typical portrait. With a focus on line and shape, students will enjoy breaking... Learn More

Isn’t this a bright, striking collage? Using layered tissue paper as a background really sends the color factor of this project off the charts. Students will cut out and add... Learn More

This lesson is great for free choice time, sub plans and days when you want an easy prep lesson. The supplies are simple: card stock and markers, and students will... Learn More

Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print- maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired... Learn More

Monet’s water lily paintings are ethereal and serene. In this lesson, students will be using watercolor techniques to capture Monet’s magical colors. Making a batch of glitter paper or having... Learn More

This is a simple project that students will love, especially if they’re familiar with stained glass. First, they’ll create the window with black sulphite paper, and they will add Henri... Learn More

When you introduce a new process to create art, children are eager learners. Paul Klee’s painting Castle and Sun is composed of thin horizontal, vertical, and asymmetrical lines. These combine... Learn More

This project was inspired by the vibrant, glowing interior of the Sagrada Família Catholic Church in Barcelona, Spain. Light passing through its many colorful stained glass windows creates a lovely... Learn More

Getting your students engaged in a project involving the art of Pablo Picasso is almost always effortless. They marvel at his unusual world view and the way he used Cubism... Learn More

This standing mobile project based on the art of Alexander Calder only requires a small amount of time to make the components but offers a lot of opportunity to extend... Learn More

This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise, and all fun! Kids will love creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their self-portrait inspired by Roy Lichtenstein and... Learn More

An abstract project is the perfect first or early experience for your student to use real canvas and acrylic paints. Inspired by Swiss artist Paul Klee, this lesson is an... Learn More

The painting that inspired this art project is made up of simple shapes and lines, inspired by Surrealist painter Joan Miró. Using a dark black background will help the bright... Learn More

Many Impressionist artists found inspiration in art coming out of Japan in the 19th century. Woodcut prints, pottery and lacquerware were all influential. In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More

Working with colors and shapes is fun for children. While not quite a free-flowing collage, this lesson encourages thought by considering the exact placement of colors, circles and lines.... Learn More

This lively composition, based on Expressionist artist Wassily Kandinsky, is sure to inspire your students to explore how lines and shapes interact with each other. Students will also explore color... Learn More

Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affected color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many waterscapes.... Learn More