Glass Fossils 5-12. One means by which fossils are formed is "carbonization". Over time, compression and heat remove the elements from plants and leave a detailed carbon impression behind. Glass fusion can demonstrate this process in just a few hours http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2008lessonpla...
Mexican Bowl K-4. This lesson plan is inspired by the brightly colored pottery of Mexico. This simple papier mâché version casts paper pulp into a textured bowl using an existing plastic or ceramic bowl as a mold http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2007lessonpla...
Mosaic Tiles A very easy mosaic project that is enjoyable for all ages. Even very young children will enjoy pressing objects into the moist clay. http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2005mosaic/
Recycled Pots 5-12.These plastic bottle pots are very handsome and perfectly shaped for decorating. Looking at them it is impossible to tell they are not made of clay.
Artist's Canvas Painted Shoes K-8. Using Tee Juice Fabric Markers, students design a pair of painted shoes reminiscent of a famous artist's style and choices of subjects and colors http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2008lessonpla...
Deep Silver 3-12. This lesson plan uses interactive floating layers and windows to create depth within the artwork http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2007lessonpla...
Masking Tape Masterpieces This simple lesson plan encourages students to create patterns by overlapping and defining lines on a canvas panel, and add dimension by incorporating more canvases or objects http: //dickblick.com/lessonplans/2005maskingta...