The aim of this activity is for children to create a poem using one of Picasso’s paintings as inspiration. This activity does not ‘teach’ poetry rather it provides an opportunity to use an art source to inspire creative writing. The aim is for children to look at the painting and use its appearance and the feelings it evokes to create a poem. The painting included in the resource was made by Pablo Picasso. Picasso was a Spanish Artist who was successful in his own lifetime as well as after death. This resource includes: Poetry worksheet 3 versions of gridlines for writing a poem Facilitator notes outlining the activity aims and providing information on the painting This resource is ideal for children at KS2.

This resource introduces children to the colourful world of Ndebele art found in South Africa. Children can view the video or presentation and then, inspired by what they have seen create their own model Ndebele hut from paper. This activity enables children to consider art from a different culture, allows them to explore the use of pattern and colour along with providing an opportunity for model making. For this activity children will need something to add colour with (crayons, pens, pastels and pencils are all good) scissors and glue or tape. This resource includes: Presentation (pdf format) Presentation (video format) Printable template and instructions Ideal to for children at KS1 and KS2.

This is a short presentation to introduce the colourful world of Henri Rousseau! Henri Rousseau was a self taught, French artist who didn’t begin painting until aged 49. He is famous for brightly coloured, imaginative and disproportionate paintings. This resource is ideal to use as part of bigger projects on France, Henri Rousseau, post-impressionism, animals, jungles and landscapes.

This is a brilliant Winter themed art activity that will introduce children to the art and styles of twelve famous artists. Children will take inspiration from the artists to design snowmen. If working with a group you can give each person an artist card or a child can work through them alone. This resource includes two sizes of snowmen templates (small and large) for you to use, a fun idea could be to combine a number of artist styles on one large snowman- there are lots of possibilities with this resource! This resource includes: **12 artist task cards 2 snowmen templates ** This activity is perfect for winding down at the end of the year and results in lovely art pieces to display. This resource has been used with children in years 3-6 but could also work with other age groups too.

This is a fun Winter themed activity that will get children to review their knowledge of colour theory (warm and cool colours) and practice their colouring in skills. It is an ideal activity to fill a gap between other activities or just to do on a chilly afternoon. This resource includes: 2 different snowflake designs If you are working with a class or group the snowflake tiles make a nice display when put together. This resource has been used successfully with years one and two but could be suitable for other age group too.

This resource will make a great addition to your nature table or nature themed projects. This set includes six beautiful, high quality vintage images of pine cones and two outline images of pine cones which are great for children to use as a simplified guide when drawing or as a tracing template. The images are half the size of A4 paper making them more economical to print. If you plan on using them over again or with a group we highly recommend laminating the pictures.

Give the children in your care the opportunity to look at beautiful artwork with a Winter theme. This resource contains twenty high quality images of Winter themed artwork. The original artworks have been created using a range of mediums (oil paint, watercolour, ink etc.) and are in a variety of styles. Images are of a variety of Winter scenes including animals, landscape, cityscapes, sports and activities. To encourage children to look closely and think about the artwork this resource also includes a set of 12 question prompts. The artwork posters in this resource are ideal for using with any pet Winter themed project. **This resource contains: 20 high quality beach themed images 12 question prompts**

Give the children in your care the opportunity to look at a range of beautiful portrait art. This resource contains twenty high quality self portraits and portraits of men, women and children from different parts of the world . The original artworks have been created using a range of mediums (oil paint, watercolour, ink etc.) and are in a variety of styles. To encourage children to look closely and think about the artwork this resource also includes a set of 8 question prompts. The artwork posters in this resource are ideal for using with any projects connected to the world, self or identity. **This resource contains: 20 high quality beach portrait images 8 question prompts**

Give the children in your care the opportunity to look at beautiful artwork with a pet theme. This resource contains twenty high quality images of pet themed artwork. The original artworks have been created using a range of mediums (oil paint, watercolour, ink etc.) and are in a variety of styles. Images are of a variety of traditional pets including cat, dogs, rabbits and birds. To encourage children to look closely and think about the artwork this resource also includes a set of 8 question prompts. The artwork posters in this resource are ideal for using with any pet themed project. This resource contains: 20 high quality beach themed images 8 question prompts

Give the children in your care the opportunity to look at beautiful artwork with a beach theme. This resource contains twenty high quality images of beach themed artwork. The original artworks have been created using a range of mediums (oil paint, watercolour, ink etc.) and are in a variety of styles. Images are of beach scenes from around the world. To encourage children to look closely and think about the artwork this resource also includes a set of 12 question prompts. The artwork posters in this resource are ideal for using with any beach themed or natural landscapes project. This resource contains: 20 high quality beach themed images 12 question prompts

The kimono is the national dress of Japan. Traditionally made of silk, it is a beautiful, long dress with wide sleeves. This resource enables children to design their own kimono using Japanese patterned paper and a collage technique. Children need to cut or tear the patterned papers and then glue them onto the kimono template.Once dry the kimono can be cut out and displayed. This is a fun and engaging activity that produces individual and creative results. This resource has been used with children aged 4 -7 but could be suitable for other age groups too. This resource includes: A kimono template 10 different Japanese pattern papers

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a woodblock print by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. It is one of the most famous pieces of Japanese art. This resource will enable children to look closely at the artwork, consider the details and notice the colours before honing their colouring in skills. This resource includes: A4 colouring page A4 image of the artwork A4 page with both the artwork and colouring page. This resource has been used with children in KS1 but could be suitable for other age groups too.

William Morris was a leading artist and designer in Victorian times. In an era of industrialisation, William Morris championed traditional methods and the need for good design. He is most famous for his floral wallpaper designs. This resource will enable children to practice their drawing and pattern making skills using the designs of William Morris as inspiration. Children will copy, pay close attention to detail and create their own William Morris style wallpaper. This resource can be used alone or as part of a bigger William Morris themed project. This resource includes: 2 worksheets This resource has been used successfully with children in years 3, 4 and 5 but could be used with other age groups too.

Introduce the life and works of William Morris with this informative and engaging presentation. William Morris was one of the most influential designers of the 19th Century. He is most famous for his floral wallpaper designs which remain as popular today as they were 150 years ago. This presentation will teach children about who the artist was, his style, his inspiration, his techniques and his legacy along with providing many examples of his work to look at. This presentation works well as an introduction to the artist before moving on to other William Morris themed projects. This resource has been used with children in years 3 and 4 but could also be useful for other age groups. (The presentation contains 13 pages)

William Morris was a British designer who lived in the 19th Century. He is most famous for his beautiful fruit and floral designs which were used to create wallpaper and home furnishings. His designs are still very popular today and can be found on cups, clothing, notebooks and many other items. This resource includes: 8 high quality images accompanied by the pattern names and years that they were created. This resource is ideal for children to use when learning about the life and work of William Morris. They can be used as design inspiration, information and decoration. They can also be used alongside our other William Morris themed resources.

This resource will enable children to learn all about Roman shield designs. They will look at favourite colours and shapes along with finding out why the Romans usually included eagle wings and thunderbolts on their shields. Working through this activity children will look at a variety of Roman emblems and motifs before moving on to plan and design their own, personalised shield using Roman shields as their inspiration. This resource includes: A presentation on Roman shield designs Worksheets Lesson plan Templates for those that need additional support This is a fun, engaging activity that requires minimal art supplies- just pencils, erasers and something to colour with.

This is a fun art activity that helps children develop their drawing skills while looking closely at fossils. This activity will show children how to incorporate a range of art elements into their work including shade and tone, line and shape and texture. This resource includes: Activity instruction presentation Facilitator notes Templates for those that need additional support Minimal supplies are needed just white paper, colouring pencils, a pencil and an eraser.

This painting and question prompts pack offers a great way to introduce the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh to children. The set includes four high quality images of the artist’s famous artwork and each one is accompanied by a series of question prompts to get children to really look at and think about the paintings. This resource includes two different formats- printable and presentation so that it can be used in the way that suits your needs best. A facilitators notes sheet is also included which provides you with background information and possible answers to the questions should children need extra guidance. This resource enables children to learn about art history and art appreciation in a fun way. It can be used as a stand-alone activity or alongside other Van Gogh themed activities or projects.

This fun drawing practice resource will enable children to hone and develop their drawing skills while being inspired by Van Gogh’s most famous artworks. This resource contains 5 different printable activities that each focus on a different drawing skill. Children will practice observing, drawing from their imagination,drawing from secondary sources, creating movement, creating texture and using colour effectively. This resource is ideal for using with Van Gogh themed projects, European artist projects or as a stand-alone skills practice activity. The worksheets are self explanatory and minimal supplies are needed making this resource ideal for cover lessons.

Page borders are excellent for encouraging and inspiring children to write. These page borders are edged with the artwork of Henri Rousseau, they provide an excellent starting point for written work about the artist, the base for an artist investigation page, French themed projects or just decorative pages to write on. This resource contains eight different A4 sized designs, some have blank pages and others have writing guidelines.