This standing MOBILE project requires a small amount of time to make the components but offers much opportunity to extend the lesson to understand balance & weight. The heavier the... Learn More

I found a clay Diego Rivera inspired flower carrier sculpture at a Mexican Folk Art store in Sedona, Arizona. It was a perfect project for kids as all the clay techniques were... Learn More

Flowers indigenous to Mexico such as the Marigold and Calla Lilly appeared in the artworks of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera many times. Rivera used the calla lily, a very... Learn More

I’m always looking for simple ceramic lessons for my students. I vary the complexities of the lessons according to grade levels, starting with pinch pots in the lower grades and... Learn More

This bell set from the tomb of Marquis Yi is considered one of the finest artifacts from the Warring States Period. The 65 gold-inlaid, bronze bells cover five octaves and... Learn More

The Stamped Burlap Weaving lesson for fourth grade is an updated version of the lesson previously titled Navajo Weavings. In an effort to more accurately describe the lesson’s content and... Learn More

Here are two ways to create circle looms in your art room. Both options are great and only differ in the supplies you might have on hand. Using a cardboard... Learn More

Hundertwassers use of bold, bright colors and organic lines makes him one of the world’s most famous contemporary painters. This project stemmed from a detailed Hundertwasser collage project that I created... Learn More

I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson plans accompanied the... Learn More

Drawing trucks is one of my most requested how-to-draw subjects in art class. I love the stories of the people who drive them, the cargo they haul and the best... Learn More

According to Dr. Seuss Wiki page, Truffula trees have yellow or white & black striped bark with large tuffs at the top. The tuffs are typically a warm color (red,... Learn More

I love taking advantage of art projects that can cross over to other subjects. In this case, geometry plays a significant role in understanding how shapes are formed and how... Learn More

This snowy landscape features multiple watercolor techniques which will allow students to create the blended sky with analogous colors and the crisp snowy ground. Depth is achieved by a distinct... Learn More

Looking for a quick, cute way to celebrate a season? These cats will do the trick. An easy lesson on line and spatial awareness, these cats can be dressed up... Learn More

The Chinese dragon is considered to be the ultimate symbol of good fortune. It possesses noble qualities and magical abilities that exceed those of every day man.  The Chinese people believed the... Learn More

Campbell’s Soup Cans Andy Warhol liked to take ordinary household objects, like a soup can, and turn it into a piece of art. In the 1960’s, the red and white... Learn More

Chock full of fun art techniques, children re-create Romero Britto’s iconic line drawings and create their own Britto-Inspired Pop Art. This video and lesson plan combo demonstrates THREE sets of... Learn More

While looking through the library one afternoon, I stumbled across Kevin Henkes’s picture book, Old Bear. Texture is a concept covered in both the bear painting and leaf printmaking parts... Learn More