Despite the detailed elegance of Gustav Klimt’s Tree of Life painting, this quick, calming art lesson can be completed in under an hour. You’ll need metallic paint for this project... Learn More

Sometimes inspiration comes in many forms. I was perusing one of the many art supplies catalogs that happen upon my desk and I saw metallic paint for sale. Gold, bronze,... Learn More

Have students capture their likeness with this quick self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by the art of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. In this lesson, students will focus on line,... Learn More

Candles are a part of many festivities. In this lesson, students will focus on both geometric and organic shape as well as pattern to make basic paper candles that can... Learn More

Vibrantly colored lanterns and banners are used to add a festive flare to parties and celebrations around the world. In this quick, minimal-supply lessons, students will focus on line, shape... Learn More

This fun and punchy lesson will have your students celebrating as they create a balloon letter out of paper fit to complete any party scene. Shadows and highlights are added... Learn More

Percussion is a key part of many cultural ceremonies and celebrations. Your students will love this lesson that has them making their very own patterned pellet drum that is one... Learn More

Sparklers are often used to add fun and excitement to any occasion from large celebrations to smaller family gatherings. Bring some of the light and joy into your classroom with... Learn More

This simple-material project is bursting with opportunities for your students to explore art-making techniques with watercolors and chalk pastels in a fun, festive lesson. Students will begin by using blending,... Learn More

Dancing is an important part of many cultures and used in many celebrations worldwide. Your students will be able to join the fun by creating a paper dancer that will... Learn More

Light is an important element of many celebrations around the world; whether it be twinkling lights on buildings, candles on a cake or bonfires. In this lesson, students will research... Learn More

This still life inspired by French painter Paul Cézanne is easily created by kindergarteners with the use of a paper plate or round template and pre-mixed colors. In this lesson,... Learn More

Moat of Cézanne’s still life paintings feature apples, pears and oranges, and a few feature flower arrangements. Inspired by his painting, Tulips in a Vase from 1892, this lesson will... Learn More

Students learn about artist Paul Cézanne in this lesson that teaches them how to draw a still life, paint using the double-loading technique and add highlights and shadows to make... Learn More

Taking a still life project and turning it into a mixed media, three-dimensional exploration is a fun and engaging way to introduce younger students to Paul Cézanne. In this lesson,... Learn More

Taking a still life project and turning it into a mixed-media, three-dimensional exploration is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to Paul Cézanne. Model Magic is a wonderful... Learn More

Inspired by Cézanne’s still life arrangements, this lesson will have students assembling a collection of paper fruit pieces to make their very own still life collage. They’ll focus on color,... Learn More

This project allows students the opportunity to paint a still life from observation in the style of Post-Impressionist painter, Paul Cézanne, while focusing on space, color and form. Students will... Learn More