Cubism booklet
Cubism Art Booklet for KS3 and SEND learners. A step-by-step workbook exploring Cubist artists, techniques, portraits, and creative drawing activities.
This Cubism Art Booklet is a comprehensive, student-friendly teaching resource designed for Key Stage 3 learners, lower-attaining students, and SEND settings. The workbook introduces students to the exciting world of Cubism through accessible explanations, visual examples, structured activities, and creative drawing tasks.
Students explore the work of influential Cubist artists including Pablo Picasso and Juan Gris while learning about the key characteristics of the movement such as fragmented shapes, multiple viewpoints, bold colours, geometric forms, and distorted features.
The booklet includes:
• Introduction to Cubism and its history
• Artist studies featuring Picasso and Juan Gris
• Analysis of famous Cubist artworks
• Step-by-step Cubist portrait activities
• Cubist facial feature worksheets
• Drawing prompts and design challenges
• Cartoon Cubism activities
• Colour and composition tasks
• Guided practical exercises suitable for mixed abilities
• Independent creative tasks and extension opportunities
• Clear visual examples throughout
• Simple instructions designed for low-ability and SEND learners
The resource has been carefully designed to support engagement, confidence, and creativity. Activities are scaffolded to allow students to achieve success while developing observational drawing skills, artistic vocabulary, visual analysis, colour theory understanding, and creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal for:
• KS3 Art and Design
• SEND and SEMH settings
• Alternative Provision
• PRUs
• Cover lessons
• Art clubs
• Homework projects
• Independent learning
The workbook requires only basic art materials such as pencils, coloured pencils, rulers, and paper, making it suitable for a wide range of classroom environments.
Perfect for teachers looking for an engaging, low-preparation Cubism project that combines art history, practical skills, and creative expression in a structured and accessible format.





