Learning about L.S.Lowry’s art helps children explore how simple shapes and muted colours can tell powerful stories. His work introduces them to scenes of everyday life, encouraging observation, empathy, and an appreciation for the beauty found in ordinary moments.
These 6 lessons cover drawing, collage, printing, 3-D work, and clay activities.
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L.S.Lowry (1) – Perspective drawing and paint.
Draw a street scene using the laws of perspective. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Grasp how to create depth using a vanishing point and horizon line-transforming a flat surface into a street scene with depth. Plan where to place buildings, windows, doors, figures, cars, and trees, improving their […]
L.S.Lowry (2) – Clay slab buildings
Create a unique building with clay using the slab technique. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn how to roll, cut, and join flat pieces of clay to construct 3-D forms. Developing their fine motor skills and an understanding of structure. Gain an understanding of how real buildings and […]
L.S.Lowry (3) – Figure drawing.
Draw one of Lowry’s figures and add colour. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn to observe the shapes, posture, and proportions of Lowry’s iconic matchstick figures-developing attention to detail. Discover how to represent people with basic shapes and lines, understanding that figures can be expressive without being realistic. […]
L.S.Lowry (4) – Mixed media street scene.
Create a multi-layered street scene using a variety of techniques and materials to interpret Lowry’s industrial world. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn how to combine different processes-painting backgrounds, printing shapes, and building 3-D elements-to create depth and interest. Handle numerous tools such as paintbrushes, printing stamps, scissors, […]
L.S.Lowry (5) – Perspective drawing of small household items.
Using found items from around the home, add them to a perspective grid. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn how to place objects in space so they appear closer or further away. Grasp that objects get smaller the further away they are, and learn to adjust the size […]
L.S.Lowry (6) – Large scale perspective street drawing and collage.
Together children can create a large street scene by using perspective and adding drawn and collaged details. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Work together to draw the perspective buidings, reinforcing how vanishing points, horizon lines, and converging lines create depth and a sense of space. Learn how to […]