Chinese Vases are one of the most significant forms of Chinese art. Porcelain vases were not only important for art but they became a highly valued trade object. This project... 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
Many of the art projects I introduce to my older students can take 3-4 class sessions to finish. This The Great Wave lesson is an exception. The trick to the... Learn More
Cutting clay slabs into tiles can yield a variety of art projects. The clay prep takes a bit more time than cutting off a hunk of clay from the big... Learn More
Koi Fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. Most of the lessons I’ve seen have been... Learn More
The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 by two farmers digging for a well. An underground tomb was discovered that contained over 8000 soldiers, chariots, horses, and other non-military figures.The... Learn More
This winter project offers a minimal-material and low-prep option as well as a more detailed skate option for you to choose from depending on your time availability. Photocopy the templates... Learn More
What says winter wonderland more than snowy evergreen trees and a moose inspired by Ernest from the book Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit? This collage project is sure to... Learn More
If you are looking for an expressive, easy, yet impressive penguin art project, look no further. These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40-minute sessions and use... Learn More
Create an adorable polar bear by drawing from observation. Alternatively, you could create templates for this project to use for the shapes for the polar bear. For my first-grade students,... Learn More
This Easy Winter Cardinals lesson is great for drawing shapes, practicing cutting and gluing skills and can be dressed up or left alone. Using whatever sized round containers you have... Learn More
This lesson is simple yet it reinforces many art concepts: foreground, background, texture, space and balance. It wouldn’t be winter in my art room without some glitter. I’ll admit that... Learn More
This lesson is a quick and easy art project that allows for multiple art technique options, is assessable for multiple age groups and features the quintessential cold-weather accessory, mittens. It... Learn More
This is a project that inspired storytelling and imagination. Children can re-create their neighborhood, street or community by replacing the row of houses with a school, stores or nature. Creating... Learn More
This bright, wintery lesson prompts students to dive into their creativity as they customize their own bundled up snow angel. Focusing on symmetry and texture, this lesson is rich in... Learn More
Teach children how to draw a simple Santa and apply smooth layers of tempera paint to help get into the holiday spirit. This simple Santa lesson focuses on emphasis and... Learn More
My hope is that you can find a moment during these busy days to create a simple art project with your students. The accompanying drawing templates are designed to be... Learn More
This lesson includes one of my favorite and easiest art-making techniques: printmaking with kitchen sponges and tempera paint to create glorious flowers. This technique is not only fun and kinesthetic,... Learn More