This resource was created by Alison Pavelka, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Michele Barcelona, in collaboration with Lynn Bowder, as part of ESU2's Mastering the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education and experiential learning. 

This resource was created by Staci Simonsen, in collaboration with Lynn Bowder, as part of ESU2's Mastering the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education and experiential learning.

Kitchen Art Ideas

With Lessons Inspired by the Teachings of
Jean Martin

Objectives:
The participants will “think outside the box” to:
1. Search for materials found in the kitchen than can be used in the art process
2. Create art using “unconventional” kitchen equipment, tools and materials

Audiences:
These activities can be enjoyed by all age groups. All that is required is a little imagination.

This resource was created by Terresa Greenleaf, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

Making Masks and Tribes

An Activity Developed and Contributed by
Susan Brasch
http://www.susanjbrasch.com
Objectives:
The participants will:
1. Learn about the cultural significance of masks
2. Create masks to hang on the wall using design and art elements
3. Brainstorm to create their own “tribes” using the masks as a focal point

Audiences:
This activity can be enjoyed by all age groups but was used with middle-school and high school students.

Mardi Gras Masks

A Lesson Developed and Submitted by
Cathy Harrington and Marilyn Stadler

Objectives:
1. Introduce the art of mask making to the participants.
2. Review the art concepts of formal and informal balance and shape.
3. Celebrate Mardi Gras by creating masks using imagination and the materials provided.

Audiences:
Could be suitable for all ages to enjoy.

This resource was created by Ann Marie Scott, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

Memory Frame
A Lesson Developed and Contributed by Christine Hennig, MA, LMHP, ATR

Objectives:
1. To reminisce about pleasant memories

2. To create a beautiful image that reminds you of a pleasant memory

3. To increase feelings of competence and usefulness by creating something beautiful

4. To create feelings of enjoyment through exploration and combining attractive materials

Audiences:
Students and Adults of all ages

This resource was created by Cierra Morten, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Janice Nichols, in collaboration with Lynn Bowder, as part of ESU2's Mastering the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education and experiential learning.

Mona Lisa Fact or Fiction

A Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from
Cheryl Trowbridge
www.teachkidsart.net

Objectives:
The participants will be introduced to interesting facts surrounding the painting of the Mona Lisa

Audiences:
This lesson is perfect for anyone, regardless of age, who is interested in learning more about art and history. Use Cheryl’s wonderful plan with your group and consider using her format to explore other art, traditions, cultures, artists and subjects. We are all enriched when we are life-long learners.

This resource was created by Brittany Wolfgram, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Megan Reppert, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Melissa Smith, in collaboration with Lynn Bowder, as part of ESU2's Mastering the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education and experiential learning.

My Story Collage

A Lesson Developed and Submitted by
Cathy Harrington and Marilyn Stadler

Objectives:
The participants will:
1. Collect mementoes, pictures and art elements that are important and meaningful to them
2. Utilize art elements and the art form of Collage to create art
3. Use language, written and oral, to share information about the art they have created
Audiences:
Would be suitable for ages elementary to senior citizens. Storytelling has wonderful healing power. When it is combined with Collage, it provides an avenue for the creation of personal art and gives a “voice” to the artist.

My Story Quilt
Lesson Submitted by Cathy Harrington and Marilyn Stadler With Links to Dick Blick Copyrighted Lesson Plans “Painted Story Quilt” “Quilt Block Collage” And “Paper Memory Quilt” www.DickBlick.com

Objectives:
The Participants will

1. Gain knowledge about quilting and the life and art of Faith Ringgold

2. Collect mementoes, pictures and art elements that are important and meaningful to them

3. Use art elements and the art form of Collage to create personal art

4. Use language, written and oral, to share information about the art they have created

Name Tangles
A Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridge
www.teachkidsart.net

Zentangle® is an art form developed by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. Zentangle®, per their website, www.zentangle.com, is “an easy to learn method for creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Zentangles® are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through structured patterns. Creating a Zentangle® is known as tangling and a tangle is a single pattern. Visit Pinterest to see how to create a wide variety of patterns or consider purchasing one of several books available on the subject: Pattern Play: A Zentangle® Creativity Boost by Cris Letourneau, Zen Doodle: Tons of Tangles by Tonia Jenny, Drawing: Drawing Art for Beginners: Doodle Patterns and Shapes by Meredith Graham, Design Originals, Joy of Zentangle® by Marie Browning, and The Art of Zentangle®: 50 Inspiring Ideas for the Meditative Artist by Bremner, Brunell, and Raile.

Objectives:
The participants will:
1. Learn about the “doodling with purpose” art form known as Zentangle®
2. Incorporate the art elements of line, pattern, color and positive and negative space in creating art

Audiences:
This activity is suitable for any age. Zentangles® are an enjoyable and relaxation tool for everyone.

This resource was created by Tessa Avery and Chris Swalley, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

Negative Space Tree Drawing

A Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from
Cheryl Trowbridge
www.teachkidsart.net
Objectives:
The participants will:
1. Use the art elements of line, color and negative and positive space to create art
2. Use nature as the inspiration for their art

Audience:
Cheryl works with children and they were the focus for her in creating this lesson but this activity could be used with all ages. This is a perfect project for winter or early spring before trees have budded and leafed out.