Cut Paper - Stand-up Clowns

The children use construction paper and glue to create whimsical clowns. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 2 to 3 sessions.

Clay - Free Clay Day

The children plan and create their own projects for "free-clay day.” For all ages. Plan 2 to 3 sessions.

Painting - Textures & Patterns

The children explore brushstrokes to depict the textures in everyday objects and then repeat the brushstrokes to fill their paintings with patterns. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 2 to 3 sessions.

Printing - Suminagashi

The children manipulate colored inks on the surface of water to make Suminagashi prints. For ages 9 to 13. Plan 1 to 2 sessions.

In the Style of - Grandma Moses

After learning about Grandma Moses and her paintings, the children use her style to paint landscapes. For ages 6 to 13. Plan 2 to 3 sessions.

Clay - Fishbowl Plaques

After rolling clay slabs, the children cut out the shapes of fishbowls and fill them with underwater

creatures. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 4 sessions.

Clay - Animals

The children learn to build three-dimensional animals with clay. For ages 3 to 9. Plan 2 to 3 sessions.

Papier Mâché - Finger Puppets

The children use papier-mâché pulp to create tiny-sized puppets for their fingers. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 3 sessions.

Painting - Stuffed Fish

The children cut out and paint mirror-images of fish, and then make them three-dimensional by stuffing them with wadded newspaper. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 3 to 4 sessions.

Clay - Radiant Suns

The children use clay to create colorful suns after learning about the ones made in Metepec, Mexico. For ages 3 to 9. Plan 2 sessions.

Cut Paper - All-School Mural

The children use paper and glue to depict their individual classrooms for an all-school mural. For all ages. Plan 1 to 2 sessions.

Clay - Pinch Pots & Colored Clay

The children make pinch pots and decorate them with colored clay using one of two methods: adding it to the already pinched pots as shown above; or adding it to the balls of clay before the pots are pinched as shown in the second photo. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 1 session.

Three-dimensional - Recycled Sculptures

The children create a variety of sculptures using recyclable materials. For ages 6 to 13. Plan 1 to 2 sessions.

Papier Mâché - Bugs

The children use papier mâché to create giant bugs. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 5 to 6 sessions.

Cut Paper - Simple Mobiles

The children create paper figures and then find the balance points to make simple mobiles. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 2 sessions.

Painting - Amate Bark Paintings

The children add texture to their papers before making Amate bark paintings, a traditional Mexican folk art. For ages 6 to 13. Plan 3 to 4 sessions.

Clay - Let's Make a Scene

The children use clay to create familiar scenes from everyday life or favorite stories, such as this barnyard in Charlotte’s Web. For ages 6 to 13. Plan 4 to 5 sessions.

In the Style of - Stuart Davis

After learning about Stuart Davis, the children depict words, letters, and shapes from everyday objects in their paintings. For ages 6 to 13. Plan 2 sessions.

Drawing - Multicrayon Engraving

After applying several layers of crayon to their papers, the children make engravings, filling them with patterns and textures. For ages 6 to 13. Plan 2 sessions.

In the Style of - Vincent van Gogh

After learning about the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, the children make paintings using his style. For ages 3 to 9. Plan 1 session.