This lesson features a fun way to explore James Van Der Zee’s photography without a camera! Students will create their own vintage car on black paper and create different values... Learn More
This “painting” lesson doesn’t use paint at all! All students need is a device with internet so that they can use Google Drawings to create a layered digital painting based... Learn More
Challenge your students to let the figure emerge in the material with this air dry clay lesson based on the figurative sculptures of American sculptor Augusta Savage. Students will review... Learn More
Photographers are able to look at a scene and decide what are the most important features and what is unnecessary. Some photographers practice how to “see” through a camera by... Learn More
This lesson focuses on creating a portrait photograph using a model. Students will learn about photographers Gordon Parks and Annie Leibovitz and how they created portraits. They will learn about... Learn More
Photographs have been capturing the beauty of nature for as long as the technology has been available to photograph. In this lesson, students will learn about how different times of... Learn More
Still life photographs have the ability to tell the viewer a story about the person who arranged the image. In this lesson, students will explore different lighting techniques, choosing between... Learn More
Photography is a great tool to document life and has been used for many years to do just that. In this lesson, students will create photographs that tell a story... Learn More
There is lots of fun to be had experimenting in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling! Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as they... Learn More
This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. Based on the groundbreaking abstract... Learn More
This lesson is based on the iconic Earth and Sky collages by American artist, Lorna Simpson. Students will enjoy searching through magazines to find the perfect face or profile for... Learn More
In this low-prep lesson that is based on Big Blue Pink by Judy Chicago, students will enjoy choosing three personally symbolic colors to create a gentle ombre effect on paper... Learn More
Colorful circles cut from beautiful paper scraps make this lesson a show stopper! Inspired by artist Pacita Abad, this project emphasizes repeating shapes that students can create with a multitude... Learn More
Watch as your students enjoy the meditative properties of this quick, minimal-supply project inspired by the art of Howardena Pindell. Students will color, cut and arrange paper that will be... Learn More
This lesson is inspired by the intricately welded steel sculptures created by the Nigerian-born artist, Sokari Douglas Camp. Students will create a three-dimensional figural sculpture that gives the illusion of... Learn More
Create four portraits in one with this unique take on the boxy sculpture of French artist Marisol Escobar. In this lesson, students will create a variety of portraits that can... Learn More
For many families, listening to music from The Nutcracker or going to see the ballet in person is a holiday tradition. After trying these Nutcracker finger puppets, you will want... Learn More
This little puppet has a big surprise when you open the mouth! Your students will enjoy not only the process of making these paper bag puppets but also the resulting... Learn More