Work Patterned on Mondrian

Students practice the art of stamping and pattern design in this lesson using cotton fabric, ink, acrylic paint, watercolors, Elmer's Glue, and Model Magic. Emphasis is placed on the creation of individual student stamps and cooperative...

Using real leaves to imprint clay, your class will see a natural effect on their individual projects. This is a fabulous way to study leaf anatomy in science. Or, you can focus on mixing colors to recreate the original. These leaves can...

Students explore rhythmic patterns. They create and perform the rhythms and use Cubase software to perform, record, and play rhythms for use in dictation exercises. They identify and count rhythm patterns

What is the artist's role in the post 9/11 world? How do artists use imagery to convey meaning in their work? After examining the work of Mughal artist Imran Qureshi, class members create their own work that uses combative imagery to...

This resource is a stitch. Kids learn the basics of hand and machine sewing, how to sew on buttons, how to construct and repair clothing, and how to use patterns to create decorative ornaments.

The work of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is used to inspire kids to create their own mixed media works. Although designed for the special education classroom, the activity is sure to inspire all kids.

After reading the book Seedfolks, middle and high schoolers create their own character from the book, and display it on the classroom "garden wall." Along with the character, learners complete a piece of writing that describes the dreams...

Rock on! Learn a new strum pattern involving the G chord and E minor. This is for beginning players who have recently learned their chords and are working on linking chords together.

Students construct kaleidoscopes to demonstrate how an image is multiplied by angled mirrors before light rays reach their eyes. They follow step-by-step directions to create a kaleidoscope, and draw illustrations of the repeating...

Learners research the invention and decoration of Chinese porcelain. They strengthen their fine-motor skills by working with clay. Students sculpt and decorate replicas of Chinese porcelain shapes and patterns. They are asked what kinds...