Lesson Ideas

Quick lesson ideas, freebies and things to try

  • Digital drawing

    I am a lifelong artist, especially in the field of drawing, aged 57 years. I feel comfortable working in a variety of styles; literal or abstract, I work across a wide range of mediums and on a variety of scales,… Continue reading

    Digital drawing
  • Developing different approaches to Art

    Develop more interesting and exciting approaches to making and teaching art Continue reading

    Developing different approaches to Art
  • Durer Drawing and Printmaking

    A great drawing or printmaking lesson idea for linking traditional practice to the present day. Continue reading

    Durer Drawing and Printmaking
  • Memory Art

    Memory Art I learned this exercise from a session i did at the Baltic Quays gallery, Gateshead. It was in a session done by art teacher Elinor Brass so it isn’t mine, but I’m sure she won’t mind me sharing it… Continue reading

    Memory Art
  • Progression in Art & Design using revised Blooms

    Revised Blooms Learning Objectives for Art & Design that facilitate progression. Continue reading

    Progression in Art & Design using revised Blooms
  • Creative Lesson Planning

    One of the ways I see creativity being stifled is when well meaning teachers plan their lessons. Instead of planning for freedom of choice, they plan very controlled experiences. Instead of encouraging risk and exploration they limit the materials to… Continue reading

    Creative Lesson Planning
  • Pixel Art

    This is a great lesson for pupils at Primary or Elementary age. It might even be good for older pupils, especially boys. You could do this on laptops or Pc’s using Microsoft Excel or similar. But you could just use… Continue reading

    Pixel Art
  • Contemporary drawing

    I think drawing is so important and so liberating and that anyone can access drawing regardless of his or her skill level. Contemporary drawing (often much criticised) has the fabulous ability of tapping into the core of our creativity and… Continue reading

  • Teaching Drawing

    Whenever I get a class of art students (of any age) to draw something from observation I always get a wide set of results, ranging from excellent to struggling. That must mean that most students are not working on a… Continue reading

    Teaching Drawing