3-D AMUSEMENT PARKSGr. 4-6
...Using art tape to create three dimensional sculpture. From Judith Walsh.
3-D HOUSESK-2
...Construct 3-dimensional structures from 2-dimensional paper. From Katherine Fisk.
ANIMAL MASKSGr. 2-6
...Carla Fontenot shows us how to lead students through the creation a 3-D animal or mask.
ARTQUARIUMGr. 6-8
...Alison Lorion shows us how to create a classroom artquarium!
ALL ABOUT CLAY
...An important look at this timeless raw material along with some do's and don'ts
AZTEC TILESupper elementary and high school
...Making Aztec Tiles is fun and educational. Teacher Charlene White takes us through the steps.
BEAN MOSAICSK-6
...Students will learn about mosaic techniques as they create a mosaic using dried beans and peas. From Kimberly Jensen.
CLAY HEADSGr. 4+
...Creating sculptural works with clay.
CLAY SAND CASTLESGr. 1+
...Children will also develop their sculpture techniques and creativity by molding and decorating their own clay sand castles. From Christina Eosco.
COIL CONTAINERS - POTTERYGr. 1-3 (adaptable)
...Students will learn how to build a container with clay, using coil and slab hand-building techniques. From Lauren Geggus.
DRAGONFLY DRAGONFLYK
...Miss Karen has a fun dragonfly craft for you and your kinderartists.
DRYWALL SCULPTUREGr. 2+
...Learning about relief sculpture and architectural elements while creating with drywall.
KITESK-2
...Have your students use different art techniques in one fun art project, from Jennifer Nilsson.
LEAF BY LEAFall ages
...This project from Sandi Kovach-Long can be adapted for a wide range of ages and abilities including adults with physical, perceptual and cognitive challenges.
MARACAS & SHAKERSK-8
...Maracas were originally made from the dried shells of gourds with beads or beans inside.
MEDIA COLLAGEK-12
...Take a close look at print advertising and product packaging.
MEXICAN METAL TOOLINGGr. 4-6
...with this lesson from Margaret Morales, students will express ideas about Mexico using metal tooling techniques and the elements of art and principles of design.
MINI MEALSGr. 4-6
...Students will discuss and analyze what makes a healthy balanced meal. Then, with the help of Rebecca Engelman, they will use basic hand building techniques to construct mini food from home made clay.
MORE MARACASK-8
...Lillian Foxx's maraca making lesson results in the pleasure of discovery and accomplishment.
PAINTED SHOESK-8
...Canadian artist Theodore Dragonieri paints, collages and reconstructs old shoes to represent great artists of the 20th century.
PAPER BAG BUTTERFLY PUPPETSPreK-2
...Students will create butterflies as they learn about three dimensional sculpture and use puppets to tell a story. From Linda Moucha.
PAPERCLAY® FISH ORNAMENTSGr. 3+
...Creating relief sculpture with an undersea theme. From the Creative PaperClay® Company.
PAPERCLAY® FISHERMANGr. 4-6
...Creating a fun sculpture using a fun product. From Christine Pang.
PAPER COLLAGE WITH ERIC CARLEK
...Students will gain appreciation for the work of Eric Carle not only as a story writer, but as an illustrator during this fun "Hermit Crab" inspired lesson from Pamela Metzger.
PAPER PANSIESK-2
...Using glue and some paper, your kinderartists can create something magical. From art educator Leon Ruder.
PAPER RING ARTall ages
...Karen Derian shows us how to make lovely designs using strips of paper and glue.
PEBBLE PICTURESK-8
...Add another dimension to paintings using pebbles found at the beach.
PUMPKIN SEED MOSAICGr. 2-8
...Mosaics are made of tiny colored pieces of stone, pottery, glass or other materials, arranged together and set in plaster or cement to make patterns and images.
RAINSTICKSK-12
...Legend has it that the Chilean Indians invented the rainstick to make rainy weather.
RELIEF FOIL SCULPTUREGr. 7-8
...A shining example of what you can do with aluminum foil. From Kimberly Hutts.
ROCK AND WIRE MOBILEGr. 3+
...A Project in Problem Solving, Balance and Creativity. A Life Lesson by Anitra Redlefsen
STAINED GLASS MASTERPIECEGr. 7-8
...Create a found object stained glass piece - without having to cut glass. From Jamie Bresee.
SUNSET PICTURESK-6
...Encouraging children to observe the sunsets more closely and be aware of colors and shadows during those moments. From Sinead Lawson.
TISSUE PAPER SUNFLOWERSGr. K-6NEW
...Students will make their own colorful sunflowers using tissue paper and glue.
TOOTHPICK SCULPTUREK-5
...Students will learn about sculpture as they create with toothpicks and marshmallows. From Judith Walsh.
WILD MOVING LIZARD SCULPTUREGr 4-6
...Students will create a fun 3-D lizard sculpture using paper folding and cutting techniques. From LeeAnn Wilson.
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