Creativity & Design
Art techniques, design thinking and creative writing.
16 resources, drawn from every relevant subject.
Art · 16
Clay Techniques — Pinch, Coil, Slab
The three classic hand-building clay techniques explained for elementary students.
Color Wheel Activity
Mix and label primary, secondary and tertiary colors on a printable color wheel.
Cultural Art Around the World
Six art forms from six cultures — Aboriginal dot painting, Japanese woodblock prints, Maori carving, and more.
Famous Artists Fact File
Eight major artists from different eras with one signature work and key style notes for each.
Lines and Shapes — Elements of Art
Practice the basic line types and shapes that make up every drawing.
One-Point Perspective Drawing
Step-by-step perspective drawing tutorial. Draw a road, a row of buildings, and a checkerboard floor.
Pattern and Texture Practice
Eight pattern boxes for students to fill in. Develops mark-making and visual rhythm.
Printmaking Techniques for Kids
Four printmaking techniques you can do with classroom supplies — from simple to advanced.
Self-Portrait Step-by-Step
Six-step self-portrait drawing tutorial — from oval to features to expression.
Sketching Tone — 5 Pencil Pressures
Practice five tonal values from lightest to darkest on a printable grid. Then apply to a sphere.
Still Life Drawing — Step by Step
Six-step tutorial for drawing a simple still life arrangement (fruit, jug, cloth) with realistic shading.
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.
The 7 Elements of Art — Vocabulary Mat
Line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space — the basic building blocks of every artwork.
Warm vs Cool Colors
Explore color temperature. Sort, paint and use warm/cool colors to create mood.
Watercolor Basics — Three Techniques
Three foundational watercolor techniques — wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush — with sample exercises.