Introduce your students to graphic design with this lesson that explores a current design trend inspired by a traditional Japanese bento box. To get started, students will focus on line... Learn More
There are round things all around us and after completing this lesson, your students will be determined to find even more. Inspired by the book Round by award-winning author Jennifer... Learn More
There’s not much cuter than the bashful mole from Maya Tatsukawa’s book Mole is Not Alone and your students will have a chance to make their very own mole in... Learn More
Who doesn’t love ramen? A steaming bowl of broth, noodles and a variety of toppings can look just as much like a piece of art as a cozy meal. In... Learn More
Students will love getting their hands messy with this sparkly spin on a quintessential papier-mâché (paper mache) hanging jellyfish. In this lesson, a combination of tissue paper squares and an... Learn More
Inspired by the background scenery in one of the most famous video game series in history, this simple landscape painting will have your students humming the Super Mario Bros. theme... Learn More
This quick collaborative project inspired by the book Everybody in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter and Oge Mora can be scaled up or down depending on your unique... Learn More
In this collaborative project, students will work together in small groups to create a paper diorama inspired by the work of contemporary artist Sandy Skoglund. With only colored paper, black... Learn More
Start saving up those whipping cream and half and half cartons from the holidays, and milk cartons from the cafeteria for this collaborative art project that will have students painting... Learn More
Put discarded cardboard shipping and cereal boxes to good use with this collaborative lesson based on the work of American sculptor Louise Nevelson. Students will focus on shape and form... Learn More
Look up to the clouds and practice a bit of Hirameki, which means flash of inspiration in Japanese and refers to the art of turning a random splotch into something... Learn More
In this lesson, students will focus on form, texture and space while using simple materials like paper strips and cardboard scraps to create their own freestanding paper tornado sculpture. Want... Learn More
Simplified shapes, bold and bright colors and plentiful patterns make this Folk Art-inspired lesson a great option at any point in the school year. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More
Inspired by artist Chuck Close, these moonlit moths start with a simple folded grid and lovely painted paper shapes. Students will then draw the body, head, wings and antennae of... Learn More
Art lessons featuring food are always a hit. They typically provide ample room for creative freedom and personalization and turn out as unique as the students making them. In this... Learn More
Inspired by the geometric mirror mosaics of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, this metal embossing lesson has many layers of interest. Students will draw their own geometric design that has... Learn More
These neon boomboxes look like they are ready to blast your favorite tunes. Shape and lines are emphasized in this lesson as each element of the boombox relies on a... Learn More
Students will create their own iconic lava lamp with this engaging lesson that is all about shape. The shapes needed to create a lava lamp are naturally geometric and organic,... Learn More