I wasn’t sure about posting this as it’s more of a creative writing resource than an art one, although I know you creative people will be able to put it to good use. This download is ideal for stimulating creative ideas and includes: The worksheet of a brain with space for writing in. 8 Prompts […]
‘Stitching into Images’ is a 7-page resource (PDF) that shows students more than 8 ways to work into their own photographs with stitch. It’s packed with good advice and tips and often asks questions to encourage an individualised response. It assumes that students have taken their own photographs to stitch into which could be on […]
With this watercolour bee art lesson, you can confidently teach your students to create a watercolour painting of a bee. This download includes: A PowerPoint (pictured above) with step by step instructions. The PowerPoint includes duplicate slides for the different spellings of watercolour/watercolor and the different use of tone/value. A worksheet to support the PowerPoint. […]
This Coronavirus Covid-19 Image Bank contains 56 slides of images that reflect the coronavirus pandemic. Eerily empty streets, masks, tired hospital workers, transport, loo roll, cordoned playgrounds and people going about their everyday business are all included. These poignant images reflect a piece of history that we have all experienced. This image bank would make […]
This Art Apps presentation introduces my favourite 7, free art Apps. I’ve used these Apps again and again. For each App I include good examples of work. Why not introduce these free Apps to your students? You can read about the Apps I include in this blog post about ‘Art Apps for the Art Classroom’.
This decaying structures image bank will show your students crumbling facades, broken windows, peeling paint, boarded up windows and ghostly interiors. It’s an ideal starting point for a drawing or painting project. Over 50 slides. There are many image banks on The Arty Teacher.
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.
