Studying Matisse and his amazing paintings is always a successful undertaking. I consider his art the basis of a no-fail art lesson, as no matter what a child does to... Learn More
Artist Henri Matisse would “draw with scissors” and cut paper into interesting shapes to create beautiful collages. He focused on this style of art during the last 10 years of... Learn More
This fall-themed landscape is a quick, one-session lesson that uses a fun folding and cutting technique to make it able to stand on its own to create a fun display.... Learn More
Celebrate the winter season in your art room with this simple, single-class lesson that has been inspired by the book The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming. Using the included drawing... Learn More
Rainy days are often a common signal for spring but that doesn’t mean that everyone is stuck inside. In this quick, minimal-supply lesson, students will create a piece of art... Learn More
This fun and refreshing lesson will have your students amazed by the finished artwork that they are able to create with only a few materials in a single class period.... Learn More
Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was known for his love of cats, and this lesson will have your students creating their own paper cat in Klimt’s much-loved style. Students will start... 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
Percussion is a key part of many cultural ceremonies and celebrations. Your students will love this lesson that has them making their very own patterned pellet drum that is one... Learn More
Taking a still life project and turning it into a mixed-media, three-dimensional exploration is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to Paul Cézanne. Model Magic is a wonderful... Learn More
Inspired by Cézanne’s still life arrangements, this lesson will have students assembling a collection of paper fruit pieces to make their very own still life collage. They’ll focus on color,... Learn More
This single-class, simple-material lesson that has been inspired by Maya Tatsukawa’s picture book Sunday Pancakes still packs a delicious punch and will have your third graders ready for a stack... Learn More
Throw your hands in the air to celebrate the changing seasons in this quick, minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the book It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla. In this... Learn More
Creating a reflection in art can be achieved various ways, but learning the art of making a monoprint seems to not only capture students’ curiosity but also keeps them engaged... Learn More
In this quick, minimal-supply lesson, students will focus on line, shape and contrast as they create their own chalk pastel dancer that has been inspired by French Impressionist artist Edgar... 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
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 lovely flower bouquet painting inspired by the still lifes of Édouard Manet uses just a few supplies and can be accomplished in only a couple of sessions. We’ve made... Learn More