Creating with Shadows – Home Learning Video

I’ve created this ‘Creating with Shadows’ video as a home learning project.  I had great fun making this and experimenting with different media.  Your students will too.  I’ve deliberately selected different media that your students might have at home, such as coffee, ball point pen and food colouring.

Play the video and then start getting creative!

The Arty Teacher website has a page devoted to home learning art resources.  Click the image below to find out more.

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22 responses to “Creating with Shadows – Home Learning Video”

  1. Conchi Avatar
    Conchi

    fantásticos trabajos, enhorabuena, bellísimas ejemplos artísticos. Gracias

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Thank you for your kind feedback 🙂

  2. Nandini Avatar
    Nandini

    I found the techniques you demonstrated so exciting and useful. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Thanks Nandini, I’m pleased to read that you are excited! It’s a fun technique.

  3. Frauke Isermann Avatar
    Frauke Isermann

    Great and inspiring!!!

    Greetings from Germany

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Thanks Frauke.

  4. Veronica Giles Avatar
    Veronica Giles

    Wonderful, very inspiring. Can’t wait to get started.

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      I’m so pleased to read this. Thanks for commenting.

  5. Gabriel Avatar

    This is very helpful and useful for my students art they love it.

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Thanks for this lovely feedback Gabriel. Gald to hear your students loved it.

  6. Jenny McKechnie Avatar
    Jenny McKechnie

    This is wonderful! Thank you so much. The children in a school in Thailand are going to try this.

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Thanks Jenny. It’s great to think that my blog posts are being used in every corner of the globe! Sarah

  7. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    Hi Sarah – I’ve recently discovered your site and cant tell you how useful and inspiring it’s been for me. I am currently transforming schemes of work for September to incorporate distance learning, and videos like this are going to be an invaluable resource for me and my students.
    Just wanted to say a big thank you for your hard work and generosity in sharing these wonderful videos and ideas. Hope you and your family are safe and well. Best wishes, Hannah x

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      What a lovely message. Thank you. I’m really pleased you’re finding the videos useful. Sarah

  8. Shelby Avatar
    Shelby

    This is very cool. I’m curious, as a teacher, how would you go about marking/grading a student if they did this project?

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Hi Shelby, Thanks for your comment. To grade the work I would ask students to photograph their work and upload it to Showbie (which is what I use). I would then assess the photo. I know that’s more difficult than assessing the real thing. I’d look at how complex their shadow was and how they had controlled the media. I would be generous with the grade as it would have been completed without me.

  9. Laura Kaiser Avatar

    Love your videos! Great resource for me and the students. Thank you!

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Hi Laura, Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you’ve found the resources useful. Sarah

  10. Lori Kaylor Avatar
    Lori Kaylor

    I couldn’t wait to post this on my e-learning page! I really hope some of my kiddos try this! Too many projects – not enough time! LOL

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Thanks for your positive feedback. I hope your students try it too!

  11. Dominique Avatar
    Dominique

    This lesson is simple so useful- thank you for your creativity, Arty Teacher! I just stumbled upon this while searching for examples of shadow painting. So happy to have found it!

    1. The Arty Teacher Avatar
      The Arty Teacher

      Thanks Dominique. I’m glad you’ve found it useful.

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