In this lesson, students will focus on line to create a detailed drawing with pencil and black marker that has been inspired by Elizabethan fashion. Use the accompanying video tutorial... Learn More

In this lesson, children draw a generic portrait of a man in a bowler hat and then use simple mixed- media techniques to paint and add contrast. Covering the face... Learn More

Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affects color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many winter... Learn More

This lesson is a painted adaptation of a mosaic. If you are looking for a lesson that teaches mosaic without dealing with hundreds of tiny pieces of paper, this lesson... Learn More

This lesson gives older students an opportunity to explore painting techniques with acrylic paints, which can be an elevated painting experience for students. Based on Vincent van Gogh’s still lifes,... Learn More

With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. With the popularity of the movie Ice Age, I was inspired to use... Learn More

Inspired by educator Terry McManus’ project, these dynamic cut paper dancers embody the spirit of Matisse’s artwork. This is a perfect lesson to use up your scrap paper in the... Learn More

Lichtenstein was inspired by abstraction and the artist Pablo Picasso. Fusing these styles of art allowed Lichtenstein to carve out his own style. This project uses a selection of materials... Learn More

If your students have worked with one- point perspective, I encourage you to try two-point perspective with them in this low-prep, pencil and paper lesson that features the Parthenon. Students... Learn More

The ancient Egyptian artists’ use of strong, defined lines lend well to this printmaking lesson, where a well-defined line will create the best print. Students can choose between a decorated... Learn More

This low-prep lesson inspired by the art of M.C. Escher takes a simple tessellation and, quite literally, puts a spin on it. Students begin by using the included template to... Learn More

This lesson, inspired by Swedish artist Hillma af Klint, is a great way to introduce your students to abstract art. Simple shapes start this lesson that is then completed with... Learn More

This lesson is a great opportunity for students to explore additive techniques to create a three-dimensional animal relief sculpture and learn about the rich artistic traditions of ancient Mesopotamia. CelluClay... 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

This lesson packs a lot of excitement into one little egg! Students will explore line and two different watercolor techniques that are like magic for younger students; watercolor resist and... Learn More

When I saw images of ammonite fossils cut in half, I couldn’t wait to get out my white oil pastel and liquid watercolors. The spiral of the ammonite is a... Learn More

Can you imagine what it would be like if dinosaurs came back and lived among us? I imagine chaos, but Barnard Most in his book, If the Dinosaurs Came Back,... Learn More

The named Velociraptor means “swift plunderer” in Latin. Much like its namesake, this lesson is quick and packs a mighty punch of color and contrast. Students will have an opportunity... Learn More