There is something wonderful about popping a paintbrush into a pot of color and seeing a picture appear. Students will use the double-loading technique to create beautiful, dimensional colors in... Learn More
In this richly layered bird bath project, students will create floating chalk prints by shaving soft pastels into water and gently laying paper on top to transfer the design, resulting... Learn More
In this imaginative art lesson, students will explore the magical world of potions by designing their own “love potion” bottles on a large sheet of colored paper. Adding simple highlights... Learn More
This snowy, winter landscape is inspired by the quick and distinct style of Impressionist painters, who strove to capture one moment in time. With little more than liquid tempera paint... Learn More
This layered, textured painting creates the perfect opportunity for your older elementary or middle school students to explore both drawing from observation and mixing liquid tempera paints to create an... Learn More
Black tempera paint and colored oil pastels top the list of the four simple supplies used to make these stunning autumn leaves. In the first class session, students will use... Learn More
In this lesson, students combine stamping, symmetry and watercolor resist to create vibrant and bold moths. To get started, white acrylic paint is stamped onto folded paper, creating symmetrical wing... Learn More
Daffodils are some of the first flowers to appear in the spring, making them the perfect subject for a bright, springtime lesson. In this richly layered spring daffodils project, students... Learn More
Looking for a fast art project to do with your students? This cute Christmas car is quick and packed full of art techniques including symmetrical drawing, mixing tints and creating... Learn More
Get ready to bring a burst of summer fun into your classroom with this vibrant printmaking project! Students will explore symmetry, line and form as they create their own colorful... Learn More
This lesson combines collage, printmaking and painting to create a scenic swamp boardwalk scene. Choose different animals from the included handout to draw in the swampy environment or choose your... Learn More
In this lesson, older students use the oil pastel transfer method and a variety of painting techniques to recreate a beautiful, detailed shorebird and it’s reflection in the water. Oil... Learn More
In this fun pop-up lesson, students will have a chance to design their own terrarium complete with a miniature sculpture of a reptile, amphibian or invertebrate made from Model Magic.... Learn More
From desert-dwelling dragons to interesting iguanas, lizards are some of the most common reptile pets. With this colorful lesson, you’ll have a rainbow of lizards ready to line your bulletin... Learn More
Introducing artist Henri Rousseau to young children, even as young as four, is easy with this simple project. Students will focus on line, shape and space as they draw their... Learn More
Inspired by artist Henri Rousseau’s many jungle paintings with dense foliage and pops of colorful exotic flowers, this lesson includes engaging fork and paint printmaking and paint-mixing processes. Students will... Learn More
While Henri Rousseau might be well known for his vibrantly colored jungle landscapes, he also spent time painting the things around him in Paris, like scenes that include the iconic... Learn More
Take a step into a lush jungle landscape inspired by Henri Rousseau with this low-prep, minimal-supply lesson. Students will focus on line and shape as they draw a variety of... Learn More