Looking for a way to make homework more engaging for your art students? This Food Art Homework Menu is packed with exciting, flexible tasks on the theme of food. There are headings such as drawing, photography, 3D, careers and more! Designed like a restaurant menu, it gives students the power to choose their own task while […]
A Questioning Cube is a simple and engaging way to encourage students to ask questions in the art room. Students roll the cube and create a question beginning with the question word that lands face up. It’s an easy way to spark curiosity, discussion and deeper thinking. Also included in this download is a bank […]
Create bold, contemporary digital artwork inspired by illustrator Kervin Brisseaux with this engaging 5-page iPad art project. Students begin by researching Brisseaux’s work and creating an artist research page using an iPad, computer or sketchbook before following clear, step-by-step instructions to produce their own artwork using the free Adobe Fresco app. The project is designed […]
An Art Venn Diagram is a structured comparison worksheet where students analyse two artworks by writing about their differences on either side of the diagram and their similarities in the overlapping middle section. It is a simple but powerful way to develop comparative thinking in the art classroom. This Albrecht Dürer Art Analysis Venn Diagram […]
Create beautiful woven-inspired designs with this one-page Step-by-Step Mindful Patterns – Woven download. This printable worksheet guides students through the process of building intricate patterns using simple lines and shapes. As they work through each stage, students will develop pattern-making skills, line control, observation, creativity, confidence and concentration. Perfect as a calming starter, sketchbook activity, […]
This Art Analysis Lesson encourages students to look closely at ‘Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird’ by Frida Kahlo and analyse how the artist has used the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students are guided step-by-step to identify the most important elements and principles, then write a short analytical paragraph explaining their choices. This download includes: How does this resource […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
