This Rhine River castle landscape looks like it belongs on a postcard from Germany. In this lesson, students will explore using atmospheric perspective to show space and acrylics to show... Learn More
This one-point perspective drawing is sure to capture the attention of your students. Inspired by the autobahn, the highway system in Germany that is known for its high speed limits,... Learn More
What could be more tropical than a bright pink flamingo frolicking on a beautiful beach? This lesson was inspired by Flamingo Beach, located on the island of Aruba, where flamingos... Learn More
The fusion of music and art always make it a fun day in the art room! This Cuban conga drum lesson is a great way for your students to not... Learn More
These Haitian tap taps pull out all the stops! After drawing a simple bus, students will get to use bright paint and a variety of embellishments to turn their humble... Learn More
This lesson from third-graders is not only a mental vacation, but also a quick lesson than can be completed in one 45-minute class period. Inspired by the beautiful ocean and... Learn More
This lesson features a fun, loose method of painting that your students will use to create a collection of beautiful tropical foliage, based on the lush landscapes of the Caribbean.... Learn More
This bedazzled and brightly colored mask is based on the decked out costumes of Carinival on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. Your fourth-graders will love lying... Learn More
Lessons inspired by books are always my favorite, and this lesson about Puerto Rican parrots is no different. The intricately textured illustrations in Parrots Over Puerto Rico help tell the... Learn More
This vibrant sixth-grade landscape lesson is packed with a variety of painting techniques and processes that your students will love exploring. Based on the illustrations from If Dominican Were a... Learn More
Clay projects are always so much fun, but pair this little Caribbean house lesson with some Calypso music and a few inspirational island photos and you and your students will... Learn More
Drawing on wood was how artist Horace Pippin returned to art after injuring his arm in WWI. In this lesson, students will be learning about Pippin, creating implied wood grain... Learn More
Based on the artwork of collage artist Romare Bearden, this lesson incorporates collage along with other layered elements to create a lively composition of a jazz musician and their instrument.... Learn More
This simple but punchy still life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second-graders regardless of... Learn More
This fun, layered cityscape is based on Jacob Lawrence’s colorful and energetic painting This is Harlem. This lesson features two different options, a cardboard city and a paper city, for... Learn More
This quick, simplified figurative sculpture lesson is based on artist Elizabeth Carlett’s sculpture Mother and Child. With a focus on solid shapes and form, students can use air dry or... Learn More
This printmaking lesson, based on graphic artist James Lesesne Wells, is sure to get your students hooked on creating prints! Having an option for a full lesson using printmaking ink... Learn More
Your students will be textile designers like Harlem Renaissance artist Loïs Mailou Jones in this fun printmaking lesson. Students will be looking at the beautiful textiles of Jones and then... Learn More