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This zentangle cobweb worksheet is ideal for a fun Halloween art lesson. Students apply their own zentangle patterns to a blank cobweb.  This download includes: A good example zentangle cobweb. A blank zentangle cobweb worksheet. 3 Pages of Example zentangles. There are many more Zentange Art Lessons on The Arty...

This selfies portrait project for distance learning is a comprehensive unit of work that asks students to: Photograph themselves on their phone and present their photos. Draw in different media. Research one of a diverse range of portrait artists and create a research page. Create a self-portrait that reflects the...

This appealing, one-page Feather Colour Wheel has been designed to get your students to learn or consolidate their learning of primary, secondary and tertiary colours.  There is a version with the spelling 'colour' and 'color'.  There is no lesson plan with this download as it could be used in many...

By request, I have created and 'Togetherness, Diversity and Patriotism' collaborative artwork that includes the American flag. With this collaborative artwork, students work in groups with each student drawing a piece of the image which then fits together to create a large artwork.  The lesson plan suggests you use pencils...

With this collaborative artwork, students work in groups with each student drawing a piece of the image which then fits together to create a large artwork.  The lesson plan suggests you use pencils but you can, of course, use whatever media you like.  This resource comes in both A4 pieces...

Inspired by my student who is completing a project on 'Conflict', I have compiled this comprehensive list of 55 war artists. When you register on The Arty Teacher you can download up to 3 of the resources that are categorised as free every month.

With this collaborative spider artwork, students work in groups with each student drawing a piece of the spider which then fits together to create a large artwork.  The lesson plan suggests you use charcoal and grey paper but you can, of course, use whatever media you like.  This resource comes...

Using an Art Glossary is a great way to ensure your students record art-specific vocabulary.  This might be techniques, processes or different media.  You could choose to add artist names to the label that is in the top right-hand corner or use it for another purpose. This download comes in...

This download includes the three grid drawings of fish pictured above. The resource comes with two grids.  One with the lines already in place and one which has tiny marks around the edge so students can rule their own lines. The choice is yours! There are lots of grid drawings on...

This one-page under the sea art resource sheet contains 9 high-resolution images of fish, crustaceans and a starfish.  It is an ideal starting point for an under the sea project.  The download includes a colour and black and white version of this resource. There are more fish and under the...