Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 3 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 5 minute run time.
With Japan in mind because of the upcoming Olympic Games, here is an 8 minute long demonstration video showing students how they can produce a Japanese Manga style drawing portrait. This activity engages students in a range of creative processes - firstly then need a photo of themselves. They are then shown how to exaggerate features and simplify shapes in the style of Manga. Then they are shown a graphite transfer process to move the image onto paper and develop an exciting background. Finally they are shown how to develop the image using ink.
The video is completely self explanatory. All you need to provide is paper, pencils (or graphite sticks), felt pens and biros.
Ideal as an hour long stand alone activity, or as the start to a wider project on Japanese popular culture. The video is 7 minutes long and includes a visual demonstration, a verbal explanation, images and music.
For just £5 you get unlimited access to over 120 art videos. These include lessons and demonstrations. Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, presentation skills, links to other subjects … in fact every area of art education you could possibly think of.
… and what is even better is that I am continuing to add to this massive library of videos. Videos are suitable for all ages … from Primary to adult. Ideal to show in lessons or set as cover work. Also useful to email to
I hope that you find them useful! :)
This 10 minute video shows how to accurately draw a hand. Clear instructions are given and students are shown how to draw a series of simple shapes to slowly build up the overall hand structure. The video then shows how to add shading. A really useful art resource because students often find hands very difficult to draw. Ideal for cover lessons too!
3 step by step guides for GCSE Art students. Each printable guide provides clear instructions for the student, allowing them to produce work that fully meets the requirements of the four Assessment Objectives. Three different themes - Natural Forms, Structures and Metamorphosis.
The workbooks include suggestions for artists to study, images to collect, materials and processes to explore and how to develop ideas based on the research.
These work books can be used in a prescriptive manner, or simply used as a guide. Ideal for lower attaining students who need that extra bit of support.
Massive image library. This resource comprises 8 individual slideshows - 595 photographs in total, covering the natural world. Wildlife, landscapes, sky, sea, rivers, plants, fire, sea life, insects, birds, night time, winter, natural patters and much more ...... A great supporting resource for art, creative writing and any other subject where visual referencing is useful. I have taken these photographs over the past 15 years in 15 different countries. They can be copied and inserted into your own documents or printed out for students to respond to.
As students return to school, engage them in the Rio Olympics with these fun and informative activities. Colouring sheets, word search, fact sheet and images of Brazil.
Enjoy the Games!
A visual guide to building up simple 1 point perspective drawings. The slideshow is a step by step guide showing how to use an eye line and vanishing point to produce depth in drawings. This resource is suitable for all age groups and would be an ideal starting point for a lesson in perspective. It is fully editable.
This extensive resource provides 15 pages full of comments suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 Art student reports. Comments cover the full range of abilities and are fully editable. A very useful resource for busy Art teachers who require report writing inspiration or just a bit of help with report structures.
This extensive resource provides 20 pages full of comments suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 Art student reports. Comments cover the full range of abilities and are fully editable. A very useful resource for busy Art teachers who require report writing inspiration or just a bit of help with report structures. Fully editable.
COLORING ACTIVITIES. Many children and adults suffer from stress and anxiety at times. An over busy brain makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks and the feelings associated with anxiety can cause distress and further anxiety. Recent research suggests that activities which focus the mind without being overly taxing can help break the cycle of worry and anxiety and can help calm the busy mind.
One such activity is coloring. This resource provides 40 original hand drawn kaleidoscopic images. The repetitive nature of the patterns is intentional, encouraging the individual to settle into a calming routine. Drawings range in complexity, making it a suitable resource for all age groups, including adults.
I hope that enjoyment and a sense of calm can be found by using this resource.
A scheme of study for KS3 Art. Leads students through drawing the human face and culminates in the production of clay heads. Suitable for Years 7, 8 and 9. Also includes a stage by stage plan to drawing the human face in proportion, a step by step plan to producing a clay head and images of faces for inspiration.
This resource provides a GCSE Art Scheme of Study based on Natural Forms. The scheme provides opportunities for full coverage of the four Assessment Objectives. Also included are 11 individual slideshows of photographic images to support the scheme. There is also a photocopiable step by step student guide to developing an effective sketchbook based on natural forms.
This resource has been designed to relate to both the existing specification and the new GCSE Art specification which will be rolled out next academic year.
Resources have been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior A level Art Moderator and professional artist.
This resource provides students with an easy to follow sketchbook guide that is fully aligned to the new specification. Ideal for providing an extra level of support for struggling students. Also great evidence of intervention and support to show senior management!
The guide offers background information on the nature of the new specification. this includes how it will be marked and the requirements of the new Assessment Objectives. Students are then guided through a broad range of activities which link directly to the AOs and therefore encourage full coverage of them.
This resource is equally useful to teachers, providing a step by step course structure that teachers can adapt to meet their particular requirements.
This resource provides templates for tangrams. They can be easily printed out for students to use. A great way of engaging students in problem solving and geometry. Also a useful cross curricular tool, linking maths with art.
Over 50 different designs are provided along with the basic square shape template. Students can also use their imagination to develop their own designs.
Suitable for all ages .... even adults would enjoy the challenge!
The resource comprises 3 original colouring books by Mael Matthews, totally over 100 different coloring templates. Recent research suggests that anxious, over busy minds can be calmed by focusing on simple, therapeutic tasks such as colouring. This resource has been designed to be suitable for use with all ages, including adults and SEN students.
Whether being used as an extension activity, for therapeutic reasons or simply for fun, I hope that you enjoy this resource.
Happy colouring!
We have now started teaching the new GCSE Art specification. This resource provides a comprehensive information handbook for students. It includes an outline of the course, expectations, equipment list, important dates and clear, student friendly explanations of the requirements of the Assessment Objectives. It is provided as a Word document making it fully editable. Suitable for the AQA specification.
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This 4-part Halloween art lesson is designed specifically for young learners, combining the magic of Halloween with hands-on, age-appropriate art activities! Each lesson is packed with step-by-step instructions, historical information, and creative projects that will inspire your students imaginations while building key artistic skills.
What is Included:
Pumpkin Drawing
Learn about the history of carved pumpkins…
Create fun, colorful pumpkin faces using construction paper and markers.
Spooky Spider Webs
Explore the beauty of spider webs through string and paint.
Create textured, spooky designs while learning about spiders in Halloween lore.
Friendly Ghosts
Introduce children to the fun and playful side of Halloween ghosts.
Create adorable 3 dimensional ghosts using tissue paper and cotton balls.
Halloween Masks
Make festive Halloween masks (cats, bats, pumpkins) while learning about Halloween traditions.
Students will decorate their masks and participate in a classroom Halloween parade!
Why This Resource?
Hands-On Learning: Each lesson allows students to create their own Halloween-themed artwork using a variety of materials, developing their fine motor skills and creativity.
Child-Friendly History: The lessons include simplified historical information about Halloween traditions to engage young learners.
Inclusive of Different Learning Styles: Whether your students love cutting, gluing, painting, or drawing, these activities allow for diverse learning experiences.
No-Fuss Preparation: All lessons come with clear materials lists and step-by-step guides, so you can spend more time teaching and less time planning.
Complete Rubric for Assessment: Each lesson includes a rubric to assess creativity, effort, neatness, and participation, making it easy to track student progress.
Perfect For:
Primary school Teachers: Engaging art projects designed to hold the attention of younger learners.
Home school Parents: Fun, easy-to-follow Halloween-themed lessons that are suitable for home use.
Art Instructors: A fantastic resource to build foundational art skills while embracing the festive Halloween spirit.
Resource Features:
Detailed Lesson Plans: Each of the 4 lessons is broken down into easy-to-follow steps.
Materials List: Simple and affordable materials that are accessible for most classrooms.
Historical Information: Fun facts and simplified historical tidbits about Halloween to captivate students.
Printable Templates: Ready-to-use templates for Halloween masks and pumpkin designs.
Assessment Rubric: A comprehensive rubric for evaluating student artwork based on creativity, effort, and participation.
Why You will Love It:
This Halloween art lesson plan is perfect for teachers who want to introduce their students to Halloween in a fun, educational way. With engaging art activities, a bit of Halloween history, and easy-to-follow instructions, your students will have a blast creating spooky artwork that celebrates the season!