Draw and paint a soup tin in a ‘pop art’ style. This lesson involves observing and drawing an everyday tin from your kitchen cupboard. Add a selection of bright colours, and finally a black outline to make the image ‘pop’! Split into two sessions, children can enjoy creating their own colourful version of this iconic […]

This lesson involves drawing and colouring a self-portrait using their own choice of colours. Add a collaged background and you have a Pop Art inspired masterpiece! What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Be encouraged to look closely at their own facial features and notice details about themselves, improving visual […]

Design and paint your own paint-by-numbers picture just like Andy Warhol did! What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Be encouraged to think ahead, organise ideas, and make decisions about sequencing and layout. Create a unique image and follow a structured process to complete it, balancing freedom and guidance. Learn […]

Using Warhol’s ink blot technique – have fun tracing, drawing and painting. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn that art doesn’t have to be perfect! Warhol’s method encourages trial and error. Since the ink blot lines can be unpredictable, children learn to adapt, work with unexpected results, and […]

Draw, paint, print, cut out and glue to create a wonderful repetitive artwork. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Practice drawing carefully controlled lines and shapes, which supports coordination and pencil control. Practice using scissors to cut, aiding their fine motor control. Be free to express themselves in their […]

A playful exercise in creating a new flavour of soup and design a label for your tin. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn how colours, fonts, images, and layout can send messages and create a mood-just like in packaging and advertising. Learn how to personalize or reimagine a […]

A fun exercise in drawing and painting Warhol’s favourite pet, the cat, in various poses. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Study pictures of cats in various poses, paying close attention to body shapes, proportions, and details like fur, eyes, and tails. Learn how form changes with posture-an early […]

Paint a self portrait with your favourite animals around you. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Explore who they are by representing themselves visually, considering how they look and what matters to them. Learn to communicate feelings, thoughts, and personality through their chosen facial expressions and the animals they […]

Create a joyful and tactile collage using painted and decorative papers. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn what a still life is and how Kahlo used everyday objects like fruit to create bold, symbolic work. Experiment with bright, expressive colours and patterns, developing an eye for visual interest […]

Design and create your own Mexican inspired Retablo. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn what a ‘retablo’ is – a small devotional artwork often painted on tin – and explore it’s significance in Mexican folk art and Kahlo’s visual language. Reflect on their personal identity and that of […]

Decorate a container to create a personalised 3-D display box. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Explore and express who they are, what they value, and what makes them unique through visual storytelling. Learn how to represent feelings, memories, and personality using symbolic colours and images. Experiment with a […]

Draw and colour a parrot using oil pastels. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Practice observing shapes, proportions, and features of a parrot, helping them improve their drawing accuracy and attention to detail. Explore how to blend, layer, and add texture using oil pastels-learning about colour mixing, pressure control, […]

Observational drawing and painting of flowers in a vase. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Practice looking closely at shapes, lines, and details of flowers and vases, improving their ability to draw what they see. Learn how to arrange elements within the space of a page to create a […]

Observational drawing of chosen fruits. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Develop their ability to carefully observe shape, texture, shadows, and details, improving their accuracy and focus. Learn how to show 3-dimensional form using light, shadow, and contour lines-essential skills for realism in art. Learn how to layer, blend, […]

Create your own self-portrait and add a colourful frame. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Develop self-awareness and confidence, whilst reflecting on who they are, how they look, feel, and see themselves. Improve their ability to notice and draw facial features, proportions, and expressions while learning how to represent […]

A fun activity to create your own painted colour wheel. What will your children learn? During this lesson your children will – Paint their own colour wheel using dots created with cotton buds. Explore colour theory and the artistic technique of pointillism in a fun, tactile way. Learn about the three primary colours and how […]

What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Explore how the primary colours mix to create the secondary colours, reinforcing basic colour theory. Learn how tiny marks can build up to form a complete image by using their fingers to apply the paint, building fine motor strength and coordination. Learn about […]

Recreate your own painted version of Seurat’s masterpiece. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn that Seurat painted using thousands of tiny dots of colour, not brushstrokes. Experiment with dot painting, seeing how small marks can build a larger image. Strengthen their understanding of colour theory and visual perception. […]

Create a fun 3-D scene in a pointillist style. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Be introduced to Seurat and how he used colour theory and science to create harmony and depth in his work. Learn the technique of pointillism, drawing images and adding dots of colour, developing patience, […]

Create patterned collages using felt pens and patterned kitchen roll sheets. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – See how colours can blend to create further colours – deepening their understanding of colour mixing and visual blending. Observe how ink spreads when touched by water, introducing them to the concept […]