South Walian born KS3-5, IB Visual Arts teacher based in Hungary, and a Textiles graduate from Falmouth Arts University. I am currently an art teacher in an 'Outstanding' British International School. I create resources that are not only fun and colourful, but also informative and highly engaging for students. I focus on making learning enjoyable and accessible :)
South Walian born KS3-5, IB Visual Arts teacher based in Hungary, and a Textiles graduate from Falmouth Arts University. I am currently an art teacher in an 'Outstanding' British International School. I create resources that are not only fun and colourful, but also informative and highly engaging for students. I focus on making learning enjoyable and accessible :)
This free printable tonal ladder is a perfect tool for artists looking to improve their understanding of tone and value. The resource includes four identical tonal ladders on a single page, making it easy to print and cut out for use in sketchbooks, art projects, or standalone practice.
Each tonal ladder is designed to help you practice creating smooth gradients, from the darkest shadows to the brightest highlights, enhancing your ability to perceive and replicate tonal values. Ideal for beginners and advanced artists alike, this compact and convenient resource is perfect for regular practice, helping you build confidence in shading and tonal transitions.
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This ** FREE** resource includes an A4 PDF file featuring blank outlines of an onion and a strawberry—perfect for younger children or beginners who want to focus on painting and shading techniques without the added challenge of drawing the outline themselves. This resource is ideal for differentiation, allowing students to concentrate on developing their artistic skills while providing support for those who may struggle with drawing. It’s a great way to practice colour blending, shading, and fine motor control.
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This FREE worksheet is perfect for a textural rubbings lesson. I printed mine A4 for my class, and it includes small boxes for students to experiment with different textures. Students can use found objects like coins, hair clips, lace, and more. I recommend using oil pastels or graphite pencils for the rubbings, as these materials tend to work best.
The lesson is especially enjoyable for younger students, and you can extend it by having them compare marks with one another and provide feedback on what worked well and what could be improved.
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This free worksheet follows the S-T-A-R assessment structure and is designed with general prompts to be versatile across various subjects. While I originally used it in art lessons, it can easily be adapted for use in other subjects as well.
Perfect for supporting student reflection and assessment, this resource is simple and effective for all areas of learning.
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Bring creativity to your KS3 art lessons with this Blank Graffiti Trainer Template Worksheet, inspired by artists like Jon Burgerman and Banksy. This fun and engaging A4 PDF is perfect for exploring street art and self-expression, featuring a blank trainer design for students to customize. To spark ideas, the worksheet includes a selection of graffiti inspiration photographs. Simply print and use in your classes for an exciting and imaginative activity. This is also great for cover lessons and will keep students busy for a while.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year with this engaging, ready-to-use tutor time activity pack, perfect for fostering international mindedness across your school. Designed for simplicity and accessibility, this resource offers everything you need to introduce the significance of this vibrant celebration while encouraging creativity through a whole-school project.
What’s Included?
Two-Slide PowerPoint Presentation
Slide 1: Concise and engaging facts about Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year, including its significance, traditions, and global celebrations.
Slide 2: A visual guide showcasing key symbols and cultural highlights, with an introduction to the DIY Lantern project.
DIY Lantern Template (PDF)
A printable template featuring an easy-to-assemble design with a handle and clear, step-by-step instructions. Perfect for tutor groups of all ages.
Visual Step-by-Step Guide (PDF)
A visually rich PDF showing each stage of lantern creation, making it accessible to all students and ensuring an enjoyable, inclusive experience.
Bring the magic of Lunar New Year to life and help students connect with global traditions through this inclusive and interactive resource! Perfect for schools looking to promote cultural understanding in a fun and educational way.
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Transform your art lessons with this comprehensive A4 visual instruction sheet designed specifically for teaching tonal drawing techniques. This easy-to-follow guide breaks down the steps to create a realistic tonal eye, making it an invaluable resource for educators and students alike.
Perfect for classroom use, the PDF format allows you to print and laminate copies for durability, so you can place one on every table for your students to reference during lessons. Whether you’re leading a beginner’s class or refining advanced shading skills, this instructional sheet ensures that everyone has clear, consistent guidance at their fingertips.
Invest in this affordable, reusable resource to elevate your teaching and empower your students to master tonal drawing with confidence.
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This A4 resource is tailored specifically for art lessons, making it ideal for mid-term reflections and formative assessment. The checklist encourages students to evaluate their progress with three key areas: Strengths, Areas to Improve, and Response. Using the traffic light method on the right-hand side, students can self-assess their performance.
At the bottom, there’s space for the teacher to provide feedback, followed by a section for the student to respond, fostering reflection and growth.
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This resource includes two PDFs of ‘Elements of Art’ matching cards designed as a starter or plenary activity for KS3 students to reinforce their understanding of art terminology and definitions.
The Beginner Level set features cards with background drawings on the element words to provide visual support, helping students connect terms like Line, Shape, and Colour to their meanings.
The Harder Level set removes these visual cues, encouraging students to rely on their knowledge for matching.
Simply print and cut out the cards, then have students match each element card to its correct definition individually, in pairs, or as a group. Perfect for activating prior knowledge or consolidating learning at the end of a lesson!
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This vibrant and informative textiles and fashion poster is perfect for your classroom to be printed in A4 or A3 landscape format.
Featuring a dedicated column highlighting Welsh textile artists, it also includes an interactive QR code for students to explore how Iris van Herpen’s designs are made. A visually engaging resource to inspire creativity and curiosity.
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This direct art annotation guide is a valuable reference tool for students, perfect for placing inside the front cover of sketchbooks. It encourages students to ask key questions when annotating their artwork, such as:
What is it?
Who made it?
Why did they make it?
How did they make it?
Have you learned anything new?*
Additional prompts and statements within each section help foster deeper reflection and more meaningful annotations.
I printed mine A6 and cut one for each student. For your convenience, the resource is provided in both A6 and larger scale formats.
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This fun, colourful A5 visual aid is perfect for guiding students through artist analysis tasks. It features a mind map that helps students break down their analysis into five key areas:
Content
Mood
Materials/Media
Facts
Opinion
Each section includes sentence prompts and additional support, along with a keyword bank along the bottom for students who may need extra help.
I recommend printing and laminating it to place in the middle of each table for easy reference during class. Please note, for printing convenience, the resource is provided doubled on one A4.
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This A4 visual aid focuses on experimental drawing. It is not a full lesson but works well as a starter activity, something for students to do in groups, or as a homework task.
The aid includes timed experiments, such as drawing with the non-dominant hand, changing pen sizes and thicknesses, and other fun challenges to spark creativity and exploration in drawing.
Perfect for engaging students in a hands-on, experimental approach to drawing!
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This resource is specifically tailored to the Edexcel Pearson GCSE Art and Design specification, designed to help students achieve their best. Included are three PDFs:
GCSE Art Edexcel Assessment Rubric – A clear and structured tool for students to self-assess their work against official criteria.
GCSE Assessment Objective Breakdown – Detailed explanations of each objective with tips and guidance to support success.
‘WWW’ and ‘EBI’ Worksheet – A reflective tool to help students identify strengths (What Went Well) and areas for improvement (Even Better If).
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This resource is a comprehensive A4 printable booklet/zine covering the A–E of Embroidery Stitches: Arrowhead Stitch, Backstitch, Chain Stitch, Darning Stitch, and Eyelet Stitch. The booklet includes QR links to tutorial videos for each stitch, offering clear, step-by-step guidance.
One QR code (on page 1) links to a full online lesson created specifically for this resource. In the video, I demonstrate how to assemble the booklet (only scissors required), explain needle types, how to use a fabric hoop, and provide detailed instructions for each stitch.
Please note: There is no PowerPoint included. This resource is designed to be engaging and hands-on for your students.
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This resource is perfect for both Art and Textiles lessons. It includes a plain tote bag template outline, which students are tasked with designing using patterns and colours. Around the design area, there are helpful questions and prompts such as:
Colour choice
Technique
Fabric choice
Artist inspiration
Positives
Design choice
Motif
Possible changes
The resource also includes a completed example sheet on the second page, providing students with a visual exemplar for reference.
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In this introductory lesson, students explore the elements of line, pattern, and colour to create a vibrant “patterned landscape”. Through guided instruction, students will experiment with repetition and arrangement to establish engaging patterns within their compositions.
This lesson is perfect for cover lessons and includes a fun “register pattern bingo” activity that students love.
All you’ll need are A4 paper and pens for the students to get started.
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This fun and experimental lesson is perfect as a filler lesson, where students use Indian ink and oil pastels to create their own Indian Ink Bugs.
The resource includes a PowerPoint (covering two lessons) that provides step-by-step guidance on drawing bugs in an experimental and playful way. Students will then add patterns and use oil pastel blending techniques to transition from dark to light. For students who may find drawing from scratch challenging, the PowerPoint includes bug templates they can use.
To extend the lesson, you could photograph each student’s work and have them digitally edit their creations, using them for pattern-making workshops.
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Enhance your GCSE art lessons with this engaging resource of 40 Art Analysis/Critique Cards, designed to inspire thoughtful discussion and analysis. Perfect for classroom activities or group critiques, these prompts encourage students to explore composition, technique, emotion, and context in a structured yet creative way.
This resource is delivered as five PDF files, this resource is easy to download, print, and integrate into your teaching toolkit, helping to develop critical thinking and art evaluation skills in line with GCSE requirements or IBDP students. The language may be too challenging for younger classes but this depends on individual capabilities.
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This ‘Colour’ Tutoring Lesson includes 5 PDFs, providing engaging resources to teach key concepts in colour theory. It would be approx 1-2 lessons all together. The pack features:
Introduction to Colour (A4 guide).
Activity 1: Colour Theory – Explore primary, secondary, tertiary, warm, and cool colors. Students can paint the squares and color wheel as you guide them through.
Activity 1 Answer Sheet – For easy reference and correction.
Extension Activity: Warm vs Cool Hands – Students draw their hand with concentric circles, transitioning through warm and cool colors.
Warm vs Cool Hands Template – Differentiated support for students who need help with drawing.
No PowerPoint is included.
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