Be prepared for early finishers with this collection of 4 natural forms extension tasks. Each is a drawing task. There are two pages in this download (pictured here) and two tasks on each page. Simply cut the pages in half so students can choose their favourite natural form to draw. There are two versions of […]
This Monstera Abstract Watercolour Project is a complete unit of work that asks students to use the silhouette of a monstera leaf to create a painting. It includes the following stages: Students research the work of Paul Klee and create a research page. Students learn about abstract art. Using monstera leaves, students create a design. […]
This observational drawing of sardines encourages your students to capture the wonderful tonal values and detail of sardines. Clear instructions on the resource make it ideal for a cover lesson, although it could also be built into units of work. The lesson plan is written for a non-art specialist. This download includes: A one-page resource, […]
This portrait project is a complete unit of work where students will: Research 4 portrait artists and create a research page. Photograph friends in their class, looking at different portrait viewpoints. Experiment with a range of different media including pencil, coloured pencils, ballpoint pens and watercolour. This download includes: A 10-slide PowerPoint presentation. A good […]
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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.
