British designer William Morris’ work showcases principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement. His first wallpaper design, called Trellis, combines geometric and organic shapes to blend the structure of the... Learn More
Highlight the bold lines, geometric shapes and colors of the Art Deco movement with this lesson that has students using a basic form of printmaking and paper-folding transferring technique to... Learn More
This low-prep lesson that explores Art Nouveau typography creates a great opportunity for students to learn about art history and design. Featuring an abundance of choice, from the letter used... Learn More
Any discussion about the Arts and Crafts movement would be incomplete without a mention of British designer William Morris. In this lesson, students will learn about the founder of the... 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
Introduce your students to a well-recognized fall symbol with this lesson inspired by the timeless Bengali folktale beautifully told and illustrated in Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on both line and shape as they create Anansi, the storied trickster spider from West-African folklore, sitting on top of a unique web made from... Learn More
Students will explore both printmaking and texture in this lesson that is based on the classic Russian folktale The Little Red Hen. Students will use a LEGO to create stamped... Learn More
Create an iconic part of American pioneer culture with this lesson that has students making their own printed paper quilt square inspired by the legendary folktale character Johnny Appleseed and... Learn More
Your fourth graders will have fun recreating their own interactive race based on the infamous race between the tortoise and the hare in Aesop’s fable. Students can choose to feature... Learn More
In this quick, low-prep lesson, students will create a freestanding, layered paper artwork featuring the North American folk legend Paul Bunyan and the landscape of their choice. From purple mountains... Learn More
Students will focus on space and pattern in this lesson that has been inspired by the two main characters from The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote, an Oaxacan folk tale,... 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
Stamped bubbles and a textured towel help create a cozy vibe in this lesson that features a little mouse enjoying a warm soak inside a teacup tub. To get started,... Learn More
Get ready to cuddle up in cuteness with these cozy sleeping bats. In the lesson, students will focus on shape and line while using oil pastels to complete a quick... Learn More
Your students will love making these cozy critters that are ready to dance their way through the changing seasons. These big, movable creatures have been inspired by the animal illustrations... Learn More