Creative Conservatory

Overview This complete Linoleum Printmaking Unit guides students step-by-step through the entire printmaking process — from design planning to carving, inking, and printing. Aligned to Michigan 7th Grade Visual Arts Standards, this resource is fully editable and designed for middle school art classrooms. It’s also easy to adapt to your own state standards. What’s Included Editable Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation Step-by-step photo demonstrations (planning, carving, inking, printing

Bring self-expression to your classroom with this fully editable K–5 self-portrait lesson!This resource is perfect for elementary art teachers looking for a flexible, standards-aligned lesson. Students will create self-portraits while exploring identity, creativity, and the elements of art. Features: Editable slides, rubrics, and “I Can” statements for grades K–5 Standards-aligned with Michigan Visual Arts GLCEs Includes clear, student-friendly objectives & activities Video demos to guide studen

Bring color and creativity to your classroom with this Soft Pastel Toucan project! Perfect for second graders, this lesson guides students in creating vibrant toucan artwork while learning about color blending, shape, and composition. This resource is standards-based and includes: A rubric aligned to Michigan Visual Arts Standards Learning objectives with matching activities Step-by-step instructions for students Video demonstration showing soft pastel techniques Students will explore cr

Bring the beauty of nature into your classroom with this hands-on Andy Goldsworthy-inspired art lesson for 3rd grade! Students will explore the work of contemporary environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy and create their own nature-based sculptures using found materials. This resource includes everything you need to teach the lesson: Standards-based objectives and activities aligned to Michigan Visual Arts standards Step-by-step teacher demo video and photos to guide your instruction Student

This open-ended printmaking lesson introduces students to foam plate printing using a simple, accessible process that emphasizes choice, craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving. While written with elementary students in mind, the lesson is easily adaptable for grades 3–7, making it ideal for mixed-grade programs or vertical alignment. Students design an original image of their choosing and explore how drawing, pressure, color application, and paper preparation affect the final printed resul

Bring some magic to your classroom this fall! This Magic Flashlight project is a fun, hands-on activity perfect for Halloween or any autumn evening theme. Students will create a fall scene, and illuminate the scene with a paper flashlight! Watch your kids create with excitement as they complete this project! It's SO FUN! This resource is fully standards-based, including: A rubric aligned to Michigan Visual Arts Standards Learning objectives with activities clearly connected to each objective

This comprehensive unit introduces students to two essential artistic foundations — contour line drawing and watercolor painting. Students explore observational drawing through blind and modified contour practice, build technical skill through guided sketchbook exercises, and develop brush control and layering with watercolor technique studies. Includes: Standards-based objectives and “I Can” statements Contour and watercolor vocabulary slides- easily turned to worksheets with reflection pro

A quick and beautiful clay project perfect for younger grades! Students smooth a pre-rolled clay slab, press a real leaf to capture its texture, and cut around the shape to create a nature-inspired relief. This project fits perfectly into two 30-minute class periods—one for creating and one for glazing. Includes: Step-by-step video and photo instructions “I Can” standards-based rubric Essential details and most common mistakes slides Full Michigan Visual Arts Standards alignment Simple prep,

Engage your high school students in a micron pen photorealism project that combines technical skill, creativity, and real-world application! Students create detailed, realistic drawings using stippling, crosshatching, and contour hatching, we always turn our artwork into a community calendar for sale. This makes the project meaningful beyond the classroom and encourages pride in craftsmanship. Students will: Select or modify a high-quality reference image Plan and execute their drawing with

Introduce your young artists to the fun and colorful world of paper weaving! This hands-on project is perfect for lower elementary students to explore patterns, fine motor skills, and creative expression. This resource is fully editable and standards-based, including: A rubric aligned to Michigan Visual Arts Standards Learning objectives with matching activities Step-by-step instructions for students Students will practice craft, composition, creativity, and content, while learning how to

Students will create a bridge using one-point perspective and connect it to two different locations, real or imagined. This lesson teaches measurement, perspective, overlap, and color techniques while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Includes step-by-step guidance, reflection activities, and a full set of “I Can” statements aligned to 4th-grade visual arts standards. Perfect for classroom use or distance learning.

This engaging high school art lesson challenges students to combine images and text to create a meaningful, visually powerful artwork. Students explore how words can enhance, transform, or contrast with imagery to communicate deeper ideas, emotions, or messages. This resource includes: Big Idea & Objective – Introduces the concept of combining image and text for artistic expression. Brainstorming Prompts & Idea Starters – Helps students generate original, thoughtful concepts before they begin

Help your upper elementary students explore creativity, emotions, and visual storytelling through this Dreams and Fears Agamograph Project! Students create two contrasting artworks—one representing a dream and the other a fear—and then combine them into an eye-catching optical illusion that changes as you move past it. This lesson connects art and emotion, encouraging reflection and imagination while introducing the principles of contrast, balance, and movement. ✨ What’s Included Step

Your students will love the surprise reveal in this creative Transformer Drawing Project!By folding a sheet of paper, students draw one simple image (like a fish or a bush), then expand the fold to “transform” it into something unexpected — a fish eating smaller fish, a deer hidden in the trees, or a minion being chased by a dog! This lesson teaches creativity, sequencing, and storytelling through drawing, while reinforcing folding, planning, and line control. It’s perfect for exploring imag

In this Repurposed Material / Found Object Art Project, students explore how everyday objects can be transformed into expressive works of art. Rather than following a step-by-step tutorial, students use creativity and problem-solving skills to design a unique artwork made from recycled or found materials. The presentation includes everything teachers need to introduce the project and guide students through independent or small-group creation. It features a big idea statement, “I can” standard

Build drawing confidence and observation skills with this complete Contour Line Drawing Unit! Students will explore both blind and modified contour drawing through engaging activities, guided practice, and clear visual examples. Perfect for introducing contour drawing in a drawing or foundations course. This resource includes: Video instruction for both blind and modified contour drawing Example slides showing a wide range of student and artist work Instructional slides to introduce and rein

This high school lesson guides students through creating a detailed zentangle artwork using 10–12 unique patterns. Zentangles are a mindful, structured approach to drawing that emphasize line, texture, space, balance, and contrast. Students will: Research and practice zentangle patterns. Plan and create a final composition that fills the page and demonstrates variety. Reflect on and revise their work throughout the creative process. This resource includes: Standards-aligned objectives (Mich

Empower your middle school artists to see the world through their own eyes with this Draw Your World Project! Students use a basic grid drawing method to sketch a scene from their daily life, then apply coloring and perspective techniques to bring it to life. This project builds confidence in observation, proportion, and space while allowing room for personal expression. Includes a step-by-step slideshow, rubric with “I can” statements, progress photo examples, and teacher notes.Perfect

A fun and simple fall-themed directed drawing for your youngest artists! Students follow step-by-step instructions to create their own pumpkins and gourds, learning about shapes, lines, and patterns along the way. Includes a step-by-step slideshow, video demo, rubric with “I can” statements, and vocabulary slides — perfect for building fine motor skills, confidence, and a love for drawing in early elementary grades. Ideal for 1st and 2nd graders, this lesson is low-prep, engaging, and

Teach your students how to properly set up, use, and clean up their painting materials with this visual, step-by-step slideshow! Perfect for introducing acrylic paint routines, reinforcing classroom expectations, or using as a refresher before painting projects. This resource includes: Step-by-step slides showing how to: Get acrylic paint and prepare a palette Identify and use different types of brushes Clean brushes correctly to prevent damage Wipe down and clean tables properly A quiz to tes