End of Year Art Activities that require little prep and use minimal materials. End of year art lessons that quick, fun and engaging.
Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably some Netflix too).
How to draw with colored pencils on black paper: Let's dive into the vibrant world of colors, shadows, and the subtle dance between light and darkness.
In this Aquarium Perspective Lesson, Middle School students will dive right into learning about the principle of perspective while designing an aquarium.
I created this culture jars art lesson for an Art and World Cultures class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. The word
Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a drip sculpture inspired by one of my FAVORITE contemporary artists, Dan Lam. Before exploring this project, check out Dan Lam's eye catching drip sculptures on her website here and her Instagram page here. Dan Lam’s "tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to
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Gone are those days when doodling was only for the kids. If you want to touch your artistic side, these simple and easy doodle art ideas to try.
Activities for this Lesson Plan What is “Painting with Paper?” What is a Still Life? Why is Color Important in Art? Resources Make a Still Life Collage (worksheet) Glossary Time: Two 45 minute clas…
Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a drip sculpture inspired by one of my FAVORITE contemporary artists, Dan Lam. Before exploring this project, check out Dan Lam's eye catching drip sculptures on her website here and her Instagram page here. Dan Lam’s "tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to
Free art lessons for art teachers to use in the art classroom.
There are so many ways to teach Picasso portraits, I'm working with 3rd grade so I wanted to keep it simple. I'll show them some of Picasso's Portraits and then go into the project - demonstrating each step. I'm going to ask them to create diagonal folds, not even folds that create squares on their page, but more random folds. They should make about 5 folds and then using a ruler go over the fold lines with a sharpie. Looking at the lines on their page and turning it around from different sides they should see the suggestion of a face and they can begin sketching. I'm going to show them how to use the lines to begin the eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, chin etc... When they have a face they like they should go over it with sharpie. Now they can use watercolor to finish the portrait. I am going to emphasize complementary colors which is another way to force them to be more abstract, but also something Picasso did in his paintings. Student Work I passed out a copy of this worksheet to help them think of different ways to make the features.
Make a 3D paper doodlebug with our printable template. This is a fun STEM craft for older kids, exploring patterns and symmetry in nature
Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a geometric, Bauhaus-inspired paper collage. Prior to beginning, it is helpful to learn more about the Bauhaus art movement. Some of the key characteristics of Bauhaus art includes (1) simple, geometric shapes, (2) basic color schemes, and (3) asymmetrical balance. This activity challenges artists
This unit focuses explicitly on Dale Chihuly: his life, his art. The artmaking pursued in this unit is inspired by one of Chihuly’s most well-known themes: the bowl.
To begin class, we talked about the basics of portrait drawing: your eyes are in the middle of your head, your head is 5 eyes wide, your neck is as wide as your pupils, etc. I had the students make…
Are you looking for an engaging and easy-to-follow mindful art lesson idea for middle or high school? This neurographic art project was a huge success.
When it comes to art, many of us enjoy the many sensual benefits that it has to offer but hesitate to take up any form of it as we feel that it is too tough.
Learn about famous art and create your own sculpture with this fun lesson about Giacometti.
This art looks like it could be turned into a sub lesson pretty easily. It was over at 4monkeysstudio.
Engage kids in art projects in a variety of media, with many based on famous artists or art movements.
I LOVE these flowers!!! I also think this may be my new favorite art lesson to teach! 2nd Graders did such a fabulous job creating them– SO proud of their work!! Step-by-step directions with…
Free Jellyfish art tutorial for kids and adults! This stunning jelly can be recreated with a few watercolors and a bit of clear glue. This mixed media art project creates lots of interesting textures and designs that are sure to delight your students.
A fun doodle art 3D pattern cat activity for kids. Make a bold and colourful cat with this printable template with a cool 3D effect.
Paint, draw, sculpt, and learn about famous artists and their art.
Create your own artistic interpretations of famous artists' work with these Famous Artists Crafts for Kids!
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Need a fun, engaging, last minute lesson for your sub? This NO PREP needed Crumble Paper Abstract Art drawing tutorial is perfect for middle (6-12), high (9-12), homeschool and upper elementary (3-5th) grades. Compatible with students of any art skill level from beginner to intermediate to advanced. Perfect especially for that crazy week before winter, spring or summer break. This product includes: PDF student handout with color images and instructions PDF tutorial for teacher instruction led PPT version of teacher instruction led
Surprises are good, especially when they happen in art. This folded paper project is nothing short of hilarious.
