Middle-school students use chalk and oil pastels to capture colorful, textured desserts in the playful spirit of Wayne Thiebaud.

Young students shape clay and imprint textures using various objects to create fossil designs.

High-school students step out of their comfort zones to create themed nonobjective compositions inspired by two contemporary artists.

Elementary students explore color, texture, and shape through a nature-based lesson inspired by contemporary artist Melissa Scherrer Paré.

Young students create polar bears from basic shapes and add them to mixed-media backgrounds with oil pastel resist.

Elementary students examine patterns on handwoven textiles from India, then weave with paper strips, incorporating motifs for patterned designs.

Elementary students use a variety of media to draw and paint patterned leaves.

Young students create a painting that portrays four emotions and their corresponding words.

Elementary students listen to the book Splatter by Diane Alber and create a garden of flowers using lines and shapes.

Young students explore Pablo Picasso’s artistic style and techniques to create unique pirate portraits.

Young students work together on a variety of projects throughout the school year, cultivating a community of compassion and tolerance.

Elementary students place text strategically on a digital canvas to form recognizable animals.