Picasso-Inspired Soft Sculpture - Lesson PlanAdapt Picasso-style cubist image into a three-dimensional soft sculpture. This project combines printmaking, drawing, acrylic painting, scupture and textile art to make an eye-catching piece! For detailed pdf instructions, a complete materials list and the national standards for visual arts, follow...
Pastel Fresco Secco - Lesson PlanStudents learn the ancient technique of applying color to dry plaster, such as Da Vinci used in his famed "The Last Supper." This simple and cost effective project uses plaster and burlap - and incorporates some fun "antiquing" techniques. For a step by step pdf version of this project along with a ...
Papier Collé Printmaking - Lesson PlanIncorporating printing and painting and collage, students will make a piece that is basically a printmaking "sandwich". Utilizing lithograph, and monoprint techniques. Watch this video to see just how this fascinating process works. For a pdf version of this lesson along with a materials list and th...
No-Fire Nouveau Tiles - Lesson PlanTube lining is the definitive look of Art Nouveau. If kiln-glazed ceramics are not an option for your environment, this project is a fun and easy way to produce glossy, hand-painted tiles that look like the real thing. For step by step pdf instructions, a complete materials list and the national sta...
Monotype Hoop-La - Lesson PlanFunctioning as both a painting and a print, a Monotype is unique and irreproducible. This simplified, water-based process uses acrylic paint, printing foam and fabric. The technique builds the print a layer at a time and tools are used to remove or "subtract" color between layers. Stretch the finish...
Gelly Bowls - Lesson PlanCreate a dimensional collage using wire mesh and acrylic gel medium. Develop color, texture and design with paint, photocopies, images, colorful papers and many different objects inside the transaprent gel. Once dry, the form can be easily manipulated into a bowl. A PDF version of this lesson along ...
Fantastic Faux Fossils - Lesson PlanStudents create their own "fossil bed" by modeling three-dimensional shapes of animals, plants or insects, then "burying" them beneath layers of tissue paper. Add earth-tone pastels to make them look as if they just came from an excavation site. You can also find a pdf version of this lesson along w...
Embossed Metal Encaustics - Lesson PlanThis project combines embossing metal foil and a safe, inexpensive and simple version of encaustic, or melted colored wax, that results in a beautiful and unique art piece. For a pdf version, a complete materials list and other options for the project - and the national standards for visual arts- g...
Watercolor "Crunch" - Lesson PlanTraditionally, eggshell mosaics are made by first dying then positioning each shard individually — a time-consuming and delicate process. This project introduces a new way to crush and color eggshells, creating intricate veining and texture all at once without pre-dying or arranging each fragment. T...
Classroom Chihuly - Lesson PlanStudents of many ages can create beautiful Dale Chihuly-style sculptures safely and easily - and without the use of glass! These sculptures are colorful, transparent and lightweight. The results are so stunning, you'll want to start planning your own "glass installation". http://www.dickblick.com/le...
Pop Art Clay Portraits - Lesson PlanLearn about pop art icon Andy Warhol and emulate his mass-produced, colorful, silk-screened portraits -- on clay! This lesson teaches a unique transfer method onto clay as well as how color can convey different sensations. Students can use their own image to create a personalized pop self-portrait. ...
Percussive Pods - Lesson PlanThis lesson incorporates music and art! Rattles are one of the few musical instruments found throughout the world. Construct a clay pod inspired by natural shapes like shells or gourds. Inside, place pellets made of clay or beans or rice to create the sound. Your students will not only learn about s...
Watercolor Texture Casts - Lesson PlanThis simple project pulls together molding, casting, sculpting, painting, and monoprinting into one finished piece that your classroom will love! Watch how to make these Watercolor Texture Casts and then go to http://www.dickblick.com/lesson-plans/watercolor-texture-casts/ for detailed step-by-step ...
Peace Windows - Lesson PlanUsing "peace" as a theme and Marc Chagall as an inspiration, your classroom can create beautiful stained-glass like effects with markers, tissue and watercolor paints contained in a safe laminating pouch. For step-by-step instructions and a materials list, please visit the Blick website http://www.d...
Kinetic Sculpture - Art-O-Motion - Lesson PlanWe'll show you how to make a simple kinetic sculpture that is so fun to build and play with that your students won't realize they are learning basic design principles and physics. For a pdf version of this lesson plan along with a materials list, please go to: http://www.dickblick.com/lesson-plans/a...
Acrylic "Skins" - Lesson PlanThis project utilizes acrylic paint, but in a totally unique way...dried! Acrylic paint "skins" are easily created just by brushing your paint on a non-stick palette or baker's parchment and letting it dry. You can use this plastic, flexible paint in a number of ways to create mosaics, mixed media c...
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Montana Spider Effect Spray PaintCreate spider web-like effects with the high- pressure output of Montana Spider Effect Spray Color. Great for calligraphic techniques and overall cool effects. Watch this video to see it in action! This spray paint can be purchased by following this link http://www.dickblick.com/products/montana-sp...
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How to Screen Print Using the Drawing Fluid Techniquehttp://www.dickblick.com/brands/speedball/. In this easy to follow demonstration, we'll show you how to screen print on a t-shirt using Speedball's drawing fluid and screen filler. All the materials are available at Blick Art Materials; just click this link for more information, http://www.dickblick...
How to Screen Print Using the Stencil Techniquehttp://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-screen-printing-kits/. We'll show you how easy it is to screen print on a t-shirt using the simple stencil technique. All the materials are included in the Speedball kit but are also available separately at Blick Art Materials, just click this link for mor...
