Drawing - Head-to-toe Self-Portraits

The children do exercises to learn about the proportions of their bodies and then draw self-portraits. Ages 3 to 9. Plan 2 sessions.

Painting - Self-Portraits

The children learn about and paint self-portraits. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 2 to 3 sessions.

In the Style of - Mary Cassatt

After learning about Mary Cassatt and her pastel drawings, the children use colored chalk to depict a close relationship between two people. For all ages. Plan 1 to 2 sessions.

Painting - Colorful Characters

The children make fun self-portraits by adding alliterative adjectives to their names, such as Juvenile Jonathan. For ages 9 to 13. Plan 3 sessions.

Cut Paper – Stand-up Self-portraits

The children use construction paper and glue to create charming stand-up self-portraits. For ages 3 to 6. Plan 1 to 2 sessions.

In the Style of - William H. Johnson

After learning about William H. Johnson and his paintings of the people with whom he grew up in the rural South, the children use his style to paint portraits of themselves or friends. For all ages. Plan 2 sessions.

Drawing - Emotions

In this project, the children play along with you, recognizing different emotions and recording the facial changes they observe. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 1 session.