Paul Klee (3) – Toy wheel printing on collage.

Playful pattern making created by printing and collage techniques.

What will my children learn?

During this lesson your children will –

Discover how repeated shapes and textures can create visual rhythm and interest.

Learn how art tools don’t have to be traditional, as repurposing toy wheels sparks innovation and shows that creativity can come from anywhere.

Be inspired by Klee’s abstract style, focusing on how colours, shapes, and patterns can express mood or movement.

Combine background collage with printmaking, introducing layering, contrast, and texture-key concepts in mixed media art.

Experiment with colour combinations, balance, and placement, learning how different elements work together in a finished composition.

Build confidence in experimenting, problem-solving, and enjoying the journey in this open-ended process.

Practice coordination, control, and dexterity, by rolling wheels and layering collage materials.

Learn how Klee used simple marks, imaginative tools, and playful arrangements to explore art as a form of play and thought.

Build artistic confidence by combining collage and printing, allowing personal interpretation and individual success.

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