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** 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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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 resource includes a lesson and two identical worksheets (one with Welsh headings and one with English), designed to assist students with artist research. The worksheets feature sections like Who, What, Why, How, and Opinion, allowing students to record key details about the artist and their work. This structured format helps students create a clear and focused visual research page later on.
The lesson breaks down what to include in each section with helpful prompts, making it especially useful for students who are new to this kind of research. I printed mine in A4 landscape format and gave one worksheet to each student.
Please note: The PowerPoint includes flat images, meaning the text cannot be edited. Unfortunately, this is not something I can change.
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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 2 worksheets, ideal for preparing students for the comparative study during a gallery visit. Designed for ease of use, the worksheets can be printed in A3 for more space or A4 for convenience.
Each worksheet guides students through the process of analyzing artworks with sections for:
Quick sketches (two spaces provided).
Background information (artist name, medium, title, and brief description).
Initial thoughts with prompts and key words for inspiration.
Links to own work and function and purpose to foster deeper analysis.
A handy checklist of questions in the top corner ensures students stay focused, and a completed visual example is included for guidance.
This resource makes art analysis more structured and effective.
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This resource includes three engaging lessons and an A4 sugar skull template, originally developed for an observation lesson during my NQT year, which received excellent feedback. Tailored for KS3 students, it’s particularly effective for keeping children focused, including those who may be easily distracted or display behavioural challenges.
The PowerPoint provides step-by-step guidance with simplified instructions to support every stage of the process:
Lesson 1: Introduction to the history and cultural significance of Day of the Dead.
Lesson 2: Guided drawing of a sugar skull using the provided template.
Lesson 3: Colour blending techniques (featuring a video tutorial by me) and creating an A3 background with explored patterns.
This structured approach ensures engagement, creativity, and clear outcomes.
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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 lesson is perfect for art cover lessons or situations where you have minimal materials available. I’ve created a step-by-step worksheet that is easy to follow, making it ideal for students with limited ability or those new to the concept of tone.
The worksheets are best printed A4, and all you’ll need are pencils and the worksheets for each student.
The PPT lesson introduces the concept of tone and explores the different parts of the eye. As a starter, students will create a tonal ladder and provide feedback on tonal eyes. Then, they will work through the step-by-step worksheet (PDF Included), practicing shading techniques. The lesson concludes with an extension task where students apply tone to complete a title.
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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 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 ‘Tone’ Lesson Pack includes four PDFs, perfect for 1–2 art tutoring sessions:
Basic Introduction – An overview of tone and its importance in art.
Tone Activity Worksheet – Includes a tonal ladder, sphere, and title for hands-on practice.
Extension 1 – Tonal Shapes.
Extension 2 - Tonal Eye activity for further exploration.
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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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Create your own pocket altar/shrine with this digital download of three PDF files. This resource includes:
Instructions PDF – Step-by-step guidance for assembling your altar (basic version without embroidered details).
Template PDF – A4 printable template for tracing fabric pieces, including an optional pocket and heart design.
Blank Design PDF – A4 printable altar template for your own creative ideas.
All resources are designed and tested by me. Please do not sell or distribute. Respect artists. Thank you.
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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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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 44 slide bundle of three PowerPoint resources is designed to explore the 2025 ESA GCSE Pearson theme of ‘Gathering’ offering tailored support for students working in General Art & Design, Photography, and Textile Design. Each PowerPoint is unique to its discipline but follows a cohesive structure to guide both students and teachers seamlessly through the project. Beginning with an Introduction to the ESA and the specific branch of study, each presentation includes a thoughtful starter activity to engage the class and set the tone.
The core of each PowerPoint focuses on in-depth artist research, featuring at least five carefully selected artists/designers relevant to the theme. Each artist is presented with insightful class prompts to foster discussion and inspire creativity. The presentation concludes with a task or mind map structure, providing students with a clear direction for starting their projects. While the bundle is aligned with the GCSE Pearson specification, it is highly versatile and can be easily adapted to suit individual needs or alternative curriculum requirements.
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This 14-slide PowerPoint presentation is designed to support students with the new ESA Component 2 Edexcel Pearson GCSE Art and Design ‘Gathering’ theme for 2025 through a photography focus. It includes an overview of the theme, critical prompt questions to stimulate student reflection, and a starter task to engage students right at the beginning of their project.
The presentation starts with an analyzing starter task, where students will analyse three photographs, helping them define and explore the concept of gathering in photography. It then delves into different contexts of gathering, including cultural, environmental, and artistic perspectives.
Following this, six artist profiles are introduced: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Vivian Maier, Martin Parr, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, and Gregory Crewdson. Each artist is explored in terms of how they address gathering in their photography, offering students diverse approaches and styles.
Next, the presentation moves into a ‘Creating an Atmosphere’ task, where students will compare and contrast two images, considering how the atmosphere in each is captured through composition, lighting, and subject matter. Detailed instructions on how to analyze a photograph are provided, helping students build their critical skills.
The presentation concludes with an independent task where students will analyse one gathering image of their choice and create a mood board to visually explore ideas for their own project development.
This resource provides a structured and engaging approach to kick-starting the ESA project and encourages deeper creative exploration, perfectly tailored to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art and Design specification!
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This 15-slide PowerPoint presentation is designed to support students with the new ESA Component 2 Edexcel Pearson GCSE Art and Design ‘Gathering’ theme for 2025. It includes an overview of the ESA, critical prompt questions on each slide to stimulate student reflection, and a starter activity to engage students right at the beginning of the project.
The presentation introduces 8 artist profiles, covering key areas such as ‘Gathering: People,’ ‘Gathering: Human-made,’ and ‘Gathering: Environment & Natural World.’ At the end of the presentation, there is a mind-map slide offering inspiration for their own project development and mind mapping.
This resource provides a structured and engaging approach to kick-starting the ESA project and encouraging deeper creative exploration. This resource is tailored to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art and Design specification!
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