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Lines and Shapes — Elements of Art
Practice the basic line types and shapes that make up every drawing.
Color Wheel Activity
Mix and label primary, secondary and tertiary colors on a printable color wheel.
Pattern and Texture Practice
Eight pattern boxes for students to fill in. Develops mark-making and visual rhythm.
Sketching Tone — 5 Pencil Pressures
Practice five tonal values from lightest to darkest on a printable grid. Then apply to a sphere.
One-Point Perspective Drawing
Step-by-step perspective drawing tutorial. Draw a road, a row of buildings, and a checkerboard floor.
Famous Artists Fact File
Eight major artists from different eras with one signature work and key style notes for each.
Warm vs Cool Colors
Explore color temperature. Sort, paint and use warm/cool colors to create mood.
Clay Techniques — Pinch, Coil, Slab
The three classic hand-building clay techniques explained for elementary students.
Cultural Art Around the World
Six art forms from six cultures — Aboriginal dot painting, Japanese woodblock prints, Maori carving, and more.
Self-Portrait Step-by-Step
Six-step self-portrait drawing tutorial — from oval to features to expression.
Printmaking Techniques for Kids
Four printmaking techniques you can do with classroom supplies — from simple to advanced.
The 7 Elements of Art — Vocabulary Mat
Line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space — the basic building blocks of every artwork.
Symmetry Art Activity
Practice line symmetry through art — half-face mirror drawing and butterfly designs.
Tessellations — Patterns That Fit
Cover a surface with shapes that fit perfectly together — no gaps, no overlaps. Includes Escher reference.
Still Life Drawing — Step by Step
Six-step tutorial for drawing a simple still life arrangement (fruit, jug, cloth) with realistic shading.
Watercolor Basics — Three Techniques
Three foundational watercolor techniques — wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush — with sample exercises.
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.
Drawing Faces — Proportions Guide
The classic proportions of the human face — eyes halfway, nose at the third, mouth above the chin.
Inspired by Frida Kahlo — Self Portrait
Make a Frida-inspired self-portrait with personal symbols. Includes mini-bio of Kahlo.
Drawing with One-Point Perspective
Draw a road, train track or hallway disappearing into the distance using one-point perspective.
Color Mixing — Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
How three primary colors make every other color. Reference for any painting lesson.
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.
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.
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.
Colour Theory Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on colour theory — the colour wheel, primary and secondary colours, complementary and analogous colours, warm and cool colours, tints and shades, and how artists use colour to create mood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Printmaking Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on printmaking — relief printing (lino, polystyrene, foam), monoprinting, screen printing, collograph, and how to plan and execute a print project.
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.
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.
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.
Ceramics & 3D Art Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on working in three dimensions — clay techniques, hand-building methods, surface decoration, key ceramic artists, and the vocabulary of 3D art.
Sculpture & 3D Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on sculpture — additive and subtractive processes, relief and freestanding sculpture, texture, negative space, key sculptors (Rodin, Hepworth, Giacometti, Gormley), and primary-appropriate techniques.
Art Movements Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on key Western art movements — Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Abstract art, and Pop Art — with key artists and defining features of each.
Irish Traditional Music — SESE/Arts Classroom Resource
A 3rd–6th Class arts and culture resource on Irish traditional music — the instruments, the structures (sessions, reels, jigs, airs), famous musicians, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and how to bring trad music into the classroom.
Famous Welsh Writers — Roald Dahl & Dylan Thomas
A Years 3–6 Expressive Arts and Humanities resource on Wales's two most famous writers — Roald Dahl (born in Cardiff) and Dylan Thomas (born in Swansea) — their lives, their work, and their significance to Welsh culture.
The Book of Kells & Irish Illuminated Manuscripts — SESE Resource
A 3rd–6th Class SESE and Arts resource on the Book of Kells — what it is, how it was made, the interlaced patterns, its significance to Irish cultural identity, and classroom art activities inspired by it.
Traditional Music in Ulster — Arts & Culture Resource (NI)
A P3–P7 arts and culture resource on traditional music in Ulster — the instruments, the session tradition, the Orange and Green musical traditions, Fleadh Cheoil, and bringing trad music into the NI classroom.
Welsh Male Voice Choirs — Expressive Arts Resource
A Years 3–6 Expressive Arts resource on the Welsh male voice choir tradition — its origins in the mining valleys, famous choirs (Treorchy, Morriston Orpheus), the choral culture, and classroom choral activities.
The Urdd Eisteddfod — Classroom Preparation Pack
A classroom activity pack for preparing for the Urdd (youth) Eisteddfod — recitation coaching, Welsh song preparation, art entry ideas, performance tips, and how to make the Eisteddfod inclusive for all Welsh language levels.
Digital Art & Photography Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on digital art and photography — composition rules, editing basics, digital illustration, graphic design principles, and how digital tools fit within the broader art curriculum.
Typography & Graphic Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art and computing knowledge organiser on typography and graphic design — typefaces (serif/sans-serif), layout principles, colour in design, composition, and how graphic design communicates.
Textile Artists & Craft Traditions Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on textile art — key artists (William Morris, Anni Albers, Yinka Shonibare, Faith Ringgold), craft traditions from around the world, and what connects textile art to culture and identity.
Belfast's Political Murals — Art, History & Identity
A P5–P7 Arts and PDMU resource on Belfast's famous political murals — their history, their significance to both communities, how artists have used them, and how murals are being repurposed for peace.
Abstract Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on abstract art — what abstraction means, key movements (Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Op Art), key artists (Kandinsky, Mondrian, Hepworth, Riley), and how to make abstract art.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh — Scotland's Greatest Designer
A P4–P7 art and design resource on Charles Rennie Mackintosh — his distinctive style, the Glasgow School, his architecture (Glasgow School of Art, Hill House), his graphic design, and how to create Mackintosh-inspired art.
Landscape Art & Perspective Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on landscape art — horizon line, one-point and two-point perspective, atmospheric perspective, foreground/midground/background, and key landscape artists.
British Artists Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on key British artists — Turner, Constable, Hepworth, Lowry, Riley, Hockney, Banksy — their styles, techniques, and contribution to British art.
Cave Art & Ancient Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art and history knowledge organiser on prehistoric and ancient art — cave paintings (Lascaux, Altamira), Egyptian art, Greek pottery, Roman mosaics, and what art tells us about ancient societies.
Narnia Inspired Art — CS Lewis & Belfast
A P3–P6 cross-curricular art and literacy resource using The Chronicles of Narnia — inspired by CS Lewis's Belfast origins. Creating maps, creature designs, illuminated letters, and settings.
Print Making Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on print making — relief, intaglio, screen, and monoprint techniques; key artists (Warhol, Hirst, Hokusai); vocabulary; and how to plan and evaluate a print project.
Observational Drawing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on observational drawing — line quality, tone and shading, negative space, proportion, composition, and how to look before drawing.
Street Art & Urban Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on street art — its history, key artists (Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring), graffiti writing vs street art, public art debates, and how street art has entered galleries.
Product Design & Designers Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art and DT knowledge organiser on product design — form and function, ergonomics, key designers (Jonathan Ive, Dieter Rams, Coco Chanel, James Dyson), and the design principles that shape everyday objects.
Portraits — Knowledge Organiser KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on portrait painting — proportions of the face, self-portraits, famous portraitists (Holbein, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, Lucian Freud), and how to plan a portrait project.
Landscape Painting Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on landscape painting — composition, perspective, foreground/middleground/background, atmosphere, key landscape painters (Turner, Constable, Friedrich, Hokusai), and the different traditions of landscape art.
Printmaking Techniques Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on printmaking — relief, intaglio, mono-printing, screen printing, and primary-friendly techniques (potato printing, polystyrene printing, repeating patterns).
Textile Art & Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on textile art and design — weaving, batik, tie-dye, fabric printing, embroidery as art, and famous textile artists.
Architecture & the Built Environment Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art/DT knowledge organiser on architecture — key structural features, famous architects, architectural styles through history, and how to 'read' a building.
Photography & Digital Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on photography and digital art — composition in photography (rule of thirds, framing), how cameras work, digital editing, and famous photographers.
Street Art & Graffiti Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on street art — the difference between graffiti and street art, Banksy, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and how public art changes urban spaces.
Artist Study — Pablo Picasso — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser for an artist study of Pablo Picasso — his life, Cubism, Guernica, and how to respond to his work.
Artist Study — Frida Kahlo — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser for an artist study of Frida Kahlo — her life, self-portraits, symbolism, and place in 20th-century art.
Printing Techniques Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on printing — relief printing, screen printing, monoprinting, collagraph, Japanese woodblock printing, and how to create repeating patterns.
Watercolour Techniques Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on watercolour painting — wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, colour mixing, washes, resist techniques, and notable watercolourists.
Art Movements — A Brief History of Western Art — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on Western art movements from the Renaissance to the present — Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Pop Art, and key artists of each.
Street Art & Banksy Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on street art — its history, Banksy's techniques and messages, the debate about whether graffiti is art, and how to respond to public art.
Architecture & Built Environment Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on architecture — historical styles (Egyptian, Greek, Gothic, Modern), famous buildings, how architects design, and how to look at buildings.
Digital Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on digital art — tools and software, photo editing, digital illustration, animation basics, and how digital art relates to traditional art.
Landscape Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on landscape art — aerial perspective, foreground/middle ground/background, landscape artists (Constable, Turner, Hockney), and how to compose a landscape.
Photography Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on photography — composition rules, light, perspective, documentary photography, and notable photographers.
Mosaic & Tile Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on mosaic and tile art — history, Roman mosaics, Islamic tile patterns, Gaudi, and how to design and create a mosaic.
Line & Mark Making Worksheet — Year 3 Art
A Year 3 art worksheet on lines and mark making — types of line, using pencil to create different effects, and an exploration task.
Printmaking — Advanced Techniques — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 art knowledge organiser on advanced printmaking — etching, screenprinting, collagraph, registration, and notable print artists.
Sculpture & 3D Work Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 art knowledge organiser on sculpture — additive and subtractive methods, clay techniques, wire sculpture, notable sculptors, and how to evaluate 3D work.
Indigenous Art Forms Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on indigenous art forms — Aboriginal Australian dot painting, First Nations art, Māori carving, and the importance of respecting cultural context.
Textiles & Fashion Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art/DT
A KS2 Art/DT knowledge organiser on textiles and fashion — fabric types, colour in textiles, fashion history, sustainable fashion, and textile design for KS2 projects.
Aboriginal Art & the Dreaming — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Aboriginal art and the Dreaming — symbols, storytelling and respectful appreciation.
The Didgeridoo & Aboriginal Music — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the didgeridoo and Aboriginal music, taught respectfully.
Appreciating Aboriginal Dot Painting — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for appreciating (not copying) Aboriginal dot painting, its meaning and styles.
Appreciating Indigenous Art — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for appreciating (not copying) Indigenous Canadian art, including totem poles and their meaning.
Māori Art & Carving — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for appreciating (not copying) Māori art, including carving (whakairo) and its meaning.
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