An art lesson to explore and learn about different painting tools, techniques and effects. LO: To explore how paint can create different effects Slides with success criteria, an exploration task, a video from Kapow to explain the different techniques, guided task on how to create the different effects and plenary discussion questions. Resources needed: paper, sketchbook, paint, palettes, water pots, spatulas, cotton buds, sponges, sand. Can be a stand alone lesson or a good preparation lesson for another art piece. E.g. see my ‘Grant Wood farming landscape paingints LKS2’ lesson.

An art lesson linked to a Food and Farming topic. Could also be a stand alone art lesson. LO: To create artwork inspired by a famous artist. Info about Grant Wood with links to a video and a website showing his paintings. Slides with paintings to print and share plus a suggested template for scaffolding. Used with Year 3 - great results. Previous lesson ‘Painting techniques lesson LKS2’ also available.