Art
Art for 5th
Color theory, sketching, famous artists and creative project sheets.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.