Art
Art resources
Color theory, sketching, famous artists and creative project sheets.
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Curator's picks for art.
If you're new to LessonKind art, these are the resources we'd point you to first.
Colour Theory — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 colour theory. Covers primary, secondary and tertiary colours, the colour wheel, complementary and analogous colours, warm and cool colours, and tints/shades. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Drawing Skills — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 drawing skills. Covers line, shape, tone, texture, proportion, perspective, shading techniques and key drawing media. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Key Artists — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 key artists. Covers ten famous artists across periods and styles — Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bridget Riley, Hokusai, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Banksy. Useful for any KS2 art unit.
Sculpture & 3D Art — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 sculpture and 3D art. Covers materials, techniques, key sculptors, and the difference between additive and subtractive sculpture. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
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Autumn Leaf Art — 4 Craft Activities
Four leaf-based autumn craft activities: leaf rubbings, leaf printing, leaf collage, and leaf observational drawing. Suitable for outdoor collection followed by indoor art. Links to science (plants) and art.
Lines and Shapes — Elements of Art
Practice the basic line types and shapes that make up every drawing.
Paper Plate Animal Faces — Craft Activity Pack
Step-by-step instructions for making 6 animal faces from paper plates — lion, owl, fox, rabbit, bear, and frog. Includes cutting guides and decoration ideas. Perfect for art, topic work, or rainy days.
Color Wheel Activity
Mix and label primary, secondary and tertiary colors on a printable color wheel.
Printmaking Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on printmaking — types of print (relief, monoprint, stencil, screen), key vocabulary, famous printmakers, and the steps for each technique.
Shadow Puppet Theatre — Templates & Guide
Printable shadow puppet templates for 8 characters (hero, villain, dragon, tree, house, horse, bird, wizard) plus a how-to-make guide for a simple shadow theatre from a cardboard box. Great for storytelling and English.
Warm vs Cool Colors
Explore color temperature. Sort, paint and use warm/cool colors to create mood.
Air-Dry Clay Pinch Pot — Step-by-Step Guide
A complete beginner's guide to making a pinch pot with air-dry clay — including basic techniques, decoration ideas, and how to dry and display the finished work. No kiln needed.
Color Mixing — Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
How three primary colors make every other color. Reference for any painting lesson.
Colour Theory — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 colour theory. Covers primary, secondary and tertiary colours, the colour wheel, complementary and analogous colours, warm and cool colours, and tints/shades. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Elements of Art — Poster Pack
Seven posters covering the elements of art — line, shape, form, space, value, colour and texture. One element per page with examples.
Origami — Lucky Star & Simple Crane
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for making an origami lucky star (beginner) and a simple paper crane (intermediate). Includes a class challenge extension and the legend of the thousand cranes.
Pattern and Texture Practice
Eight pattern boxes for students to fill in. Develops mark-making and visual rhythm.
Self-Portrait Step-by-Step
Six-step self-portrait drawing tutorial — from oval to features to expression.
Symmetry Art Activity
Practice line symmetry through art — half-face mirror drawing and butterfly designs.
Abstract Art & Mixed Media Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on abstract art — what abstraction means, key abstract movements, famous abstract artists, and how mixed media combines different materials and techniques.
Clay Techniques — Pinch, Coil, Slab
The three classic hand-building clay techniques explained for elementary students.
Drawing From Observation — 4 Lessons
Four progressive observational drawing lessons — contour drawing, blind contour, light and shade, and a still life. Builds real drawing skill.
Drawing Skills — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 drawing skills. Covers line, shape, tone, texture, proportion, perspective, shading techniques and key drawing media. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Famous Artists Fact Files — 8 Artists
Eight famous artists across centuries and continents — Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, O'Keeffe, Kahlo, Picasso, Hokusai, and Basquiat. One page each.
Inspired by Frida Kahlo — Self Portrait
Make a Frida-inspired self-portrait with personal symbols. Includes mini-bio of Kahlo.
Key Artists — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 key artists. Covers ten famous artists across periods and styles — Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bridget Riley, Hokusai, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Banksy. Useful for any KS2 art unit.
Perspective & Composition Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on drawing perspective (one-point, two-point), composition rules (rule of thirds, framing, focal point), and the principles of good visual design.
Pop Art Project — In the Style of Warhol
Make a Warhol-style multi-panel pop-art piece using 4 versions of the same image with different color schemes.
Portrait & Figure Drawing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on portrait and figure drawing — facial proportions, posture and gesture, key artists who painted portraits, and practical techniques for observational drawing of people.
Printmaking Techniques for Kids
Four printmaking techniques you can do with classroom supplies — from simple to advanced.
Sculpture & 3D Art — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 sculpture and 3D art. Covers materials, techniques, key sculptors, and the difference between additive and subtractive sculpture. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Sketching Tone — 5 Pencil Pressures
Practice five tonal values from lightest to darkest on a printable grid. Then apply to a sphere.
Tessellations — Patterns That Fit
Cover a surface with shapes that fit perfectly together — no gaps, no overlaps. Includes Escher reference.
The 7 Elements of Art — Vocabulary Mat
Line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space — the basic building blocks of every artwork.
Watercolor Basics — Three Techniques
Three foundational watercolor techniques — wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush — with sample exercises.
Cultural Art Around the World
Six art forms from six cultures — Aboriginal dot painting, Japanese woodblock prints, Maori carving, and more.
Drawing Faces — Proportions Guide
The classic proportions of the human face — eyes halfway, nose at the third, mouth above the chin.
Drawing with One-Point Perspective
Draw a road, train track or hallway disappearing into the distance using one-point perspective.
One-Point Perspective Drawing
Step-by-step perspective drawing tutorial. Draw a road, a row of buildings, and a checkerboard floor.
Photography & Digital Art Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on photography as an art form — composition rules, famous photographers, how photography changed art history, and the basics of digital image editing.
Still Life Drawing — Step by Step
Six-step tutorial for drawing a simple still life arrangement (fruit, jug, cloth) with realistic shading.
Famous Artists Fact File
Eight major artists from different eras with one signature work and key style notes for each.
Hand-built collections
Art bundles.
World Cultures & Religions
Curated resources for a unit on world cultures, beliefs, music and exploration. Suitable for upper-elementary classes worldwide.
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Winter & Holidays
A cross-curricular pack for the cold months — covering winter science, world celebrations, kindness, and craft.
9 resources
Spring Into Learning
Plant biology, butterfly metamorphosis, and outdoor-friendly art and PE activities for the warming months.
9 resources
Summer Camp Pack
PE games, art projects, and SEL builders that work for summer camps, holiday clubs, or any time learning needs to feel less like school.
9 resources