With this collaborative lily artwork, students work in groups with each student drawing a piece(s) of the picture which combines to create a large artwork. The lesson plan suggests you use pencil or pastels but you can, of course, use whatever media you like. This resource comes in both A4 pieces and letter-size pieces. Lillies […]
Old hands grid drawings present a wonderful challenge for your students. Requiring detail and a range of tones/values, this task will give your students a great opportunity to practice their observational drawing skills. There are 3 grid drawings in this download and a grid to work on, and a worksheet where students can draw their […]
It is never wrong to get your students looking at more artists and art. This artist research resource has been created to work alongside my artists listed by theme page which you can see here: Artists Listed by Theme Students would need access to the internet to complete the tasks on this download. Students follow […]
This is a choice board for pattern. This download includes: A one-page choice board with 12 ideas for projects which each link to pattern. An additional document that suggests artists that would be good to research for each choice, should you wish your students to link their project to an artist. (Optional) Use this as […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
