In this low-prep, minimal-supply lesson, students focus on form, shape and space as they create a miniature version of their own bedroom out of an index card. Folding techniques help... Learn More
In this lesson, students will create symmetrical balance in their bird drawing and foliage details. They will also mix tints and add patterns with liquid tempera paint. Follow along with... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on line and space as they set up their seascape with a quick oil pastel drawing. Liquid tempera is applied through a variety of painting... Learn More
Introduce your students to the art of Edgar Degas with this lesson inspired by his pastel drawing Race Horses. In this lesson, students focus on space, texture and value as... Learn More
Introduce your students to American artist Andrew Wyeth with this lesson based on his watercolor painting Alvaro & Christina from 1968. In this lesson, students focus on line, value and... Learn More
Older students will love using a grid as a tool to draw from observation and create correct proportions. Print out the included grid and the source image for a more... Learn More
In the lesson, students focus on line, space and pattern as they draw their own fantastical journey scene that features a unique time period and place. The included planning worksheet... Learn More
This project is one part research project an another part observation drawing, perfect for older elementary or middle school students who love choice and free expression. Use the included planning... 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 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
Inspired by Berta and Elmer Hader’s classic book, The Big Snow, this collage project invites children to recreate a beautiful winter scene while exploring texture, line and space. Students will... Learn More
In this hands-on, holiday lesson inspired by The Nutcracker, students are invited to explore pop-up art and creative storytelling by creating a miniature stage with opening curtains that showcase a... Learn More
Explore the luminous, organic Art Nouveau designs of Tiffany lamps in this three-dimensional, folded-paper lesson. Line, pattern and value are explored in this lesson, which features simple materials with a... Learn More
Bring a variety of styles into your art room with this self-portrait lesson inspired by Art Nouveau and the stylized posters of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. In this lesson, students... Learn More
This low-prep lesson gives students a chance to design a doorway in the style of Arts and Crafts, Art Deco or Art Nouveau. With a focus on shape, space and... Learn More
Create a piece of art inspired by a classical and widespread European folktale that has variations across several countries and cultures in this lesson that focuses on pattern, line and... Learn More
Students will get to sew their own stuffed animal with this fiber arts lesson. From start to finish, students will be plushie creators as they begin with raw materials and... Learn More
There is something nostalgic and simple about old-fashioned blackboards. Bring back this school staple from the past with this quick, single-session lesson that uses minimal supplies. Students will create a... Learn More