This lesson is sure to make a splash with your kindergarteners! Inspired by British artist David Hockney, this lesson explores one of life’s greatest pleasures: a big jump into a... Learn More
Your students are going to love this mixed media lesson starring a bright, colorful gumball machine. What child hasn’t begged for a coin to pop into one of these machines,... Learn More
This lesson is an exploration into the colorful world of contemporary textile artist Bisa Butler. Student will learn to draw a self-portrait with correct proportions and then use fun, expressive... Learn More
This lesson is a wonderful addition to your collection of lessons featuring children’s book illustrators. Based on his book Beautiful Blackbird, this lesson has students learning about the wonderful world... Learn More
Add life and excitement to a typical cityscape drawing with this minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the large, brightly colored inflatable installations of English artist Filthy Luker. In... Learn More
Inspired by George Rodrigue’s iconic Blue Dog series, this project is sure to excite your students as they re-create this quirky canine. Using chalk pastels means that the colors will... Learn More
Pulled string art is such a fun experience for students, which is why they will love this lesson that combines a quick intro to perspective with an element of play.... Learn More
This festive seasonal collage not only celebrates icons from each season, but also highlights American artist Alma Thomas, who used visible brushstrokes to adorn her colorful paintings. In this lesson,... Learn More
Explore simple printmaking and portrait drawing with this lesson, inspired by Contemporary portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. Using found objects to stamp, students will create a botanical background for their painted... Learn More
Learning how to manipulate paper into shapes and then place them on a piece of paper to create an object is a big deal for younger students. In this lesson... Learn More
There is a beautiful simplicity to this circle collage project that has been inspired by contemporary artist Frank Stella. Invite your students to think about the interactions of color as... Learn More
This project encourages children to look at trash or recycled goods in a whole new way. Inspired by the book, Magic Trash, children draw faces in the style of contemporary... Learn More
In this quick, low-prep lesson, students use only markers, a ruler, scissors, and glue to create an abstract piece of art inspired by the paintings of Venezuelan-born American artist Luchita... Learn More
Contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is a fabulous artist for young students to learn about because her artwork is approachable and whimsical. I love her series of larger-than-life polka dotted flower... Learn More
Orangutans are incredible animals. Did you know that humans and orangutans share approximately 97% of their DNA? It’s no wonder that so many of their characteristics seem so similar. In... Learn More
These larger-than-life three-dimensional paper flowers, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, will have your students blooming with excitement. With the use of a paper bag as the basis for the flower petals,... Learn More
Romero Britto’s art is colorful, bold and happy. Drawing in the style of Britto takes some time and a bit of patience, but by the end of this lesson, students... Learn More
Spirals are a dominant component of Hundertwasser’s works. He considered spirals the symbol of life. Spirals are everywhere: fingerprints, whirlpools, baby ferns, snails. Spirals have a beginning, a middle and... Learn More